{"id":452255,"date":"2025-12-19T10:34:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/12\/19\/kwesi-appiah-calls-for-patience-as-gpl-title-race-intensifies\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T10:34:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:34:31","slug":"kwesi-appiah-calls-for-patience-as-gpl-title-race-intensifies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/12\/19\/kwesi-appiah-calls-for-patience-as-gpl-title-race-intensifies\/","title":{"rendered":"Kwesi Appiah calls for patience as GPL title race intensifies\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Head coach Kwesi Appiah has urged for patience and unity as his side continues its push in the Ghana Premier League, stressing that team building takes time and persistence.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Appiah acknowledged the challenges that come with decision-making while emphasizing the importance of learning throughout the process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTeam building is a gradual process, and we all need to be patient,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are doing our best, and while some decisions may not always be right, they offer valuable lessons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The experienced tactician reaffirmed his team\u2019s ambition to compete for the league title, insisting they remain fully committed to the fight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur desire and hope are to win the GPL, but above all, we are prepared to fight until the very end,\u201d Appiah added.<\/p>\n<p>Kotoko have struggled to find consistency as they just ended a four game winless streak with win over Dreams FC the last time out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Porcupines, however, sit third on the table with 24 points, trailing leaders Aduana FC by three points.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Head coach Kwesi Appiah has urged for patience and unity as his side continues its push in the Ghana Premier League, stressing that team building takes time and persistence. 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