The ongoing turmoil at Asante Kotoko has prompted Samuel Opoku Nti, a former player of the club, to advise Head Coach Prosper Nartey Ogum to consider stepping aside temporarily. This recommendation comes in response to escalating tensions between the coach and some supporters, following a disappointing run of results.
Recently, discontent among fans culminated in a disruptive incident at the club's training ground, where irate supporters attempted to prevent Coach Ogum from conducting a training session. This event underscored the growing frustration after the team managed to secure only four points from the last nine matches, plunging from third to 12th place in the league standings.
The situation has become so critical that the team even missed a scheduled training session on Wednesday, ahead of a vital match against the league leaders, Samartex 1996. Opoku Nti believes that introducing a new coach could help stabilize the team and improve performance.
Allegations of strained relationships between Coach Ogum and several players have added to the challenges facing the team. Opoku Nti emphasized the need for harmony, especially in these crucial moments, suggesting that a change in leadership might alleviate some of the internal conflicts.
In response to the crisis, the Manhyia Palace, which has a significant influence over the club, has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the team's faltering performance and decide on a course of action that could potentially involve major changes in the coaching staff or management strategy. The outcome of this meeting is eagerly awaited by fans who are hoping for a swift turnaround in the club's fortunes.
