Accra, Feb. 3, GNA – Coach Yaw Preko Interim Head Coach of Accra Great Olympics has showered praises on his players following their win against struggling King Faisal in a match-day 12 encounter played at the Accra Sports Stadium, on Tuesday, February, 2.
The « Dade » Boys went joint top of the league together with Karela United as they cruised past a King Faisal side that had been poor on the road and a yet to record an away win.
In a post-match press conference, Coach Preko indicated that their match against Accra Hearts of Oak took a lot out of the players but they bounced back well to put up a splendid display against King Faisal.
« Hearts game took a lot from them having given 200% and for them to put up this performance in this very important game, I must say am proud of them.
« I told them King Faisal was going to be a difficult side to play but I believe the better side won, » he said.
When asked whether the absence of midfield duo Gladson Awako and Michel Otu affected their game plan, Coach Preko responded, « Even though we missed Gladson Awako and Michel Otu due to suspension, I psyched up the entire squad to keep working hard and they would have their chance and some of them did step having been given the opportunity. »
Coach Preko added that their match against Bechem United would be very difficult but hopes his boys will be ready for the clash on Sunday.
« Bechem United would be another difficult hurdle, we would go to the drawing board and prepare for them and hopefully, we would be ready for the match, » he said.