Medeama Coach Ibrahim Tanko Bemoans Officiating After Kotoko Defeat

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed a mix of pride and disappointment following his side’s narrow 3-2 defeat to Asante Kotoko in their penultimate Ghana Premier League fixture on Sunday.

In a pulsating encounter at the Baba Yara Stadium, the Yellow and Mauves got off to a bright start, taking the lead early in the game. However, they were eventually overpowered by a spirited Kotoko side that mounted a comeback to claim all three points.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, the former Ghana international tactically avoided delving too deeply into the contentious refereeing decisions that shaped the game, though he admitted to his frustrations.

“I don’t want to talk about referees. I mean, it’s frustrating. Look at the foul we had before they went and got this penalty. The referees took a decision, and we have to accept it,” Tanko noted.

The coach’s carefully worded remarks suggest underlying dissatisfaction with key decisions that potentially influenced the outcome of the match.