Kotoko play down severity of ban

Published on: 12 July 2011

Asante Kotoko assistant coach Prince Acheampong has played down the severity of the fine and ban handed them by the Ghana League Clubs Association.

Kotoko players and officials walked off the pitch after losing 7-6 on penalties to Berekum Chelsea in the President's Cup match played on 1 July to honour Ghana president John Mills.

They refused to return to the pitch to collect their medals from Vice-president John Mahama.

The 21-time Ghanaian league champions believe the sanctions are harsh after apologizing for their misbehavior.

Acheampong told MTNFootball.com, "We are aware of the ban but we the technical team does not see any negative effect the club will get within the time frame of the ban.

"We have a very comprehensive schedule which can even help us prepare better for the season than partaking in those GHALCA tournaments."

He added that: "Some of the people are being pressurized to ban Kotoko for no apparent reason.

"We have done the right thing by apologizing to the veep so where is the problem again and we are not even ready to take part in the tournaments because of our schedule."

GHALCA banned Kotoko for one year and handed them a hefty 10,000 Ghana cedi fine (US$ 6,600).

Source: MTNFootball.com

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