Asante Kotoko coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has refused to blame the current football situation in the country for his side's CAF Confederation Cup exit at the group stage.
The Porcupine Warriors took the decision to go to Africa despite the absence of football, with all competitions suspended after the Anas expose in June.
Kotoko managed to reach the group stage for the first time in 11 years, however, failed to qualify for the quarter-finals after losing their final group game 2-1 to Zesco United on Sunday.
"I don't think that [no football in the country] is the cause[for Kotoko's exit]," Akonnor said after the game in Zambia.
"We didn't just do well. In the last game[against Hilal] we didn't perform too well and today Zesco were a bit more aggressive, especially in the second half."
Kotoko, who needed a win to qualify, opened the scoring through Stephen Nkarko. But they conceded two goals in two minutes to lose the match.
“I thought after getting the first goal, my players would be encouraged to play very well but a little bit of unintelligence killed us, ”Akonnor added.
Kotoko finished third in Group C behind Al Hilal and Nkana who made it to the next stage of the competition.
Latest Stories
-
Koda should have visited the pastor to avert the prophecy – Ajagurajah
6 mins -
Emotional support alligator taken and released in swamp
14 mins -
A mate is a mate, Bawumia can’t be in the driver’s seat – NDC Communicator
16 mins -
Over 400 million Google accounts have used passkeys, but our passwordless future remains elusive
19 mins -
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park surpasses Aburi Gardens as most visited site in 2023 – GTA
20 mins -
Third IFC EDGE Students Design Competition opens in Ghana
29 mins -
Baidoo: Disgraceful maltreatment of the Black Princesses must stop
39 mins -
Telecel Ghana commits to community collaboration during Western Region tour
48 mins -
Chieftaincy Ministry shouldn’t have written the letter – Atuguba on Akufo-Addo-chiefs saga
52 mins -
Joe Vibe strikes a ‘Pose’ with new song
56 mins -
Works begin on inner-city roads in Ho
1 hour -
GJA to commemorate World Press Freedom Day in Koforidua
1 hour -
West Ham ban director Tim Steidten from dressing room as search continues for new manager
1 hour -
I haven’t been treated well by the NPP but I remain loyal – Former NPP MP
2 hours -
IGP petitioned to probe Kwadaso MP over ‘white envelope’ incident
2 hours