‘Liberty stopped us from training before our game’ – Kotoko coach Barreto

Asante Kotoko head coach, Mariano Barreto has accused Liberty Professionals of preventing his team to train ahead of their Match Day 25 game on Saturday. 

Liberty played host to the Porcupine Warriors at their newly adopted grounds for their home fixtures Red Bull Arena at Sogakope.

However, the game ended in a 1-1 draw with Kotoko maintaining their spot at the league log with 44 points.

Speaking after the game, Barreto slammed the actions of the opponent and called for respect and fair play during Ghana Premier League games.

“On Friday, we were not allowed to train here, it is something that made me ashamed because fair play and respect is something that needs to be observed.” Barreto said.

“Someone didn’t respect us, they allowed us to come here and when the team was here, they did not give permission to train.

“This is a football country and there are some things that need to be preserved, that is respect and fair play.

“When the other teams come to Kumasi to play against Kotoko, we receive them very well, but when we go away to other teams for instance Eleven Wonders, they always cause a lot of problem at the gate.

“The match commissioners need to prevent these things, the game is not war” He said.

Kotoko will host WAFA next in the Ghana Premier League on Matchday 26 at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium.