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Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Ogum has thrown his support behind goalkeeper Frederick Asare amid criticism following a long-range goal conceded in Kotoko\u2019s 2-1 loss to Legon Cities. <\/p>\n
The defeat, Kotoko\u2019s first of the season, came as a surprise, with Asare\u2019s positioning on Albert Yeboah\u2019s goal drawing scrutiny from fans and analysts alike.<\/p>\n
Asare, who has earned call-ups to Ghana\u2019s senior national team, the Black Stars, was caught off guard when Yeboah struck from outside the penalty area, with the ball finding its way past him before he could react.<\/p>\n
However, Ogum defended his shot-stopper\u2019s abilities and dismissed the criticism as misplaced.\u201cI think he is a competent goalkeeper,\u201d Ogum said confidently. \u201cWe have good goalkeepers, and it\u2019s just unfortunate that it happened this way.<\/p>\n
We lost, but to us, he is a good goalkeeper, and we trust his skills. \u201dAs Kotoko prepares to face Heart of Lions on Sunday, the team will be looking to regroup, with Ogum emphasizing the need to focus on areas requiring improvement.<\/p>\n
Currently second in the league standings, Kotoko hopes to quickly bounce back and reassert their dominance in the Ghana Premier League.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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