Al Hilal came out winners in their first group game against Kotoko thanks to a scruffy goal from Waleed.<\/p>\n
Asante Kotoko have faced enormous criticism and doubts after the game but Agyeman is seeking support from the fans and promised that the team will continue to fight.<\/p>\n
“The goals we concede worry us a lot. I think it’s lack of concentration on the part of us but we’ll continue to fight in our subsequent games,” Badu told reporters upon arrival at the Kotoko International Airport.<\/p>\n
“We know we’ve disappointed our fans but I will urge them to keep supporting the team so that we can achieve our target in the group.”<\/p>\n
Asante Kotoko will face Zesco United on February 13th as they will look to make amends for their first defeat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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