CAFCC: CK Akonnor blames leaky defense for Kotoko' exit

The Porcupine warriors failed to the collect the maximum points in a must win game against Zesco United in Ndola.

 

Stephen Nyarko shot Kotoko into the lead after the recess, however, two defensive errors saw Zesco scored two quick goals within the space of two minutes to stun to them at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

 

In his post match presser, Akonnor said that things could have turned out different had they kept a watertight defense in the competition.

 

“It’s a match that we wanted to win so badly because of the situation if you look at the situation we ourselves in, Zesco had nothing to lose, without any pressure and we wanted to get into the quarter finals and it meant so much for us but we didn’t play very well as we’ve been doing.”

 

“The goals we conceded since we started this campaign has been a major problem and it has affected us. Honestly we’ve lost bitterly but I must say I’m proud of the boys from the time we started this it’s been a difficult journey.”

 

“Today is the end of the journey and hopefully we’ll learn from this campaign and comeback stronger.”

 

Kotoko conceded eight goals in six games to finish 3rd on the Group C standings  with seven points.

 

Al Hilal and Nkana have qualified to the next series of the competition.

 

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