Asante Kotoko SC striker Albert Amoah has played down speculation of unrest within the squad, insisting the players are fully focused on securing a positive result against arch-rivals Accra Hearts of Oak SC.
The Porcupine Warriors will host Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday in the Super Clash, one of the headline fixtures of Matchday 22 in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.
Kotoko head into the encounter still reeling from their FA Cup exit after suffering a 4–2 penalty shootout defeat to Aduana FC in the Round of 16.
The setback was followed by the resignation of head coach Karim Zito, prompting the club to appoint Prince Yaw Owusu as interim head coach, assisted by Hamza Obeng.
Speaking to Kessben FM, Amoah dismissed claims that players were unhappy with Zito prior to his departure.
“No player wanted Karim Zito out before he resigned. Such speculations should be disregarded,” the striker said.
Amoah added that the squad is determined to channel recent disappointment into a strong response in Sunday’s derby.
“We were actually looking forward to using Sunday’s game against Hearts of Oak to make things right, but what happened happened,” he said.
The highly anticipated Super Clash kicks off at 17:00 GMT.
