Yaw Prince Owusu Hails First Win as Asante Kotoko Interim Coach After 2-0 Victory Over Young Apostles
Interim head coach Yaw Prince Owusu has described Asante Kotoko’s hard-fought 2-0 away win against Young Apostles FC as a personal breakthrough and a much-needed morale boost for the Porcupine Warriors.
The victory at Wenchi Stadium came at a critical moment, following a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to arch-rivals Hearts of Oak in the Super Clash at Baba Yara Stadium—a result that had intensified scrutiny on the team and raised questions about their title credentials.
Kotoko responded emphatically. Goals from Johnson Oppong Owusu and Samba O’Neil secured the three points, restoring confidence within the squad and easing the mounting pressure on the interim technical team.
Speaking after the match, Owusu expressed deep satisfaction with the outcome, calling it his first win in charge.
“It means a lot to me. This is my first win, and it makes people recognise what I can do,” he said.
He admitted the pressure was palpable heading into the game, particularly after the Hearts loss.
“Yes, there was pressure. The players felt it themselves. So we spoke to them and asked them to put the pressure behind them and focus on how we wanted to play,” Owusu explained.
“They listened, and it worked perfectly for us today. Once we scored the two goals, everything became clear in our performance.”
The result marks a timely turnaround for Kotoko, who had faced criticism over recent inconsistencies and the transitional period following changes in the technical setup. The clean sheet and clinical finishing demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline, qualities Owusu has been keen to instil.
The win strengthens Kotoko’s position in the Ghana Premier League standings at a pivotal stage of the season, keeping their title ambitions firmly alive while buying breathing space for the interim coach to continue building momentum.
Asante Kotoko fans and stakeholders will now look ahead with renewed optimism, hoping this victory signals the start of a strong run under Yaw Prince Owusu’s guidance. The Porcupine Warriors’ next fixture will be closely watched as they aim to maintain consistency and push toward the top of the table.
