Kotoko head coach blames referees after 4-0 loss to Medeama

Interim head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prince Yaw Owusu, has blamed match officials for his side’s heavy defeat to Medeama SC in the Ghana Premier League.

Kotoko were beaten 4–0 at the TNA Stadium, with former Hearts of Oak midfielder Salim Adams scoring twice in a dominant display for the hosts.

The result adds to a difficult 2025–2026 season for the Porcupine Warriors, who also lost to FC Samartex in their previous outing.

Speaking after the match, Owusu insisted that his tactics and team selection were not responsible for the outcome, pointing instead to officiating decisions as a key factor in the defeat.

“It’s the way Medeama plays, that’s why we came with that set to try to hold up in the middle. I will not that [it cost us the game], the referee cost us [the game]. If he wouldn’t have taken that first goal.”

Kotoko Interim Head Coach Prince Owusu Photo Courtesy: AKSC

“There was two fouls, he ignored all of them and then the goal came. Immediately that thing came, they [the players] all dropped out. When they started [the game] we were playing them boot for boot until the situation came that the referee disallowed the foul and the guy took a shot from there [to score]” Prince Owusu said.

Shot from kotoko (red)-Medeama game Photo Courtesy: AKSC

In connection to the tragic loss of Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong following an armed robbery attack on the team bus, Kotoko released a statement commiserating with Berekum Chelsea.

Asante Kotoko SC stands in solidarity with Berekum Chelsea after an unfortunate armed robbery incident happened on their return from their week 29 fixture against FC Samartex 1996. Our thoughts are with the players, technical team, and management during this difficult time. We… pic.twitter.com/0IYdzQYTko

— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) April 13, 2026