Asante Kotoko loss to Swedru All Blacks is painful – Interim coach Hamza Obeng

Interim Asante Kotoko head coach Hamza Obeng lamented his team's 1-0 loss to Swedru All Blacks, citing their inability to maintain possession control during the Ghana Premier League game. The Porcupine Warriors faced defeat at Swedru Stadium on Saturday, marking Matchday Six of the 2026/27 season. After a goalless opening half, Swedru All Blacks earned the triumphant point with a late penalty scored by Wiafe Darkwah.

The penalty was awarded following a foul committed by Kotoko left-back Patrick Asiedu on Baah Junior within the penalty area. Post-match, Obeng expressed his disappointment over the outcome but vowed to work with his team to rectify the issues. "It's a very painful defeat, and I will say we will go back to the boardroom and correct our mistakes," he stated.

He emphasized the need for his players to learn from the loss and concentrate on enhancing their performance in future matches. "It's part of the game, so we will take it in good faith, work on the negatives, build on the positives, and we will take it from there," he added. The setback leaves Asante Kotoko positioned ninth in the league standings as they strive to regain momentum in the competition.

The team aims to recover when they host Young Apostles at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi during their Matchday Seven fixture.