Prosper Ogum counting on players’ self-belief for victory against Hearts

Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, is confident that his team is primed for victory in the much-anticipated Super Clash against arch-rivals Hearts of Oak.

The fixture, set for Sunday, December 15, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, marks the first clash between the two teams in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.

Kotoko enters the showdown with renewed optimism following a vital victory over Aduana Stars on matchday 12.

Speaking about his team's preparation, Coach Ogum emphasised the growing self-belief among the players, attributing it to their recent success.

“This win [against Aduana Stars] has brought some self-belief into the players. They now believe that they can do it. They now believe it is doable. It is something that can be done, so going into our next game [against Hearts of Oak] we are going with a lot of confidence," he noted.

Coach Ogum expressed confidence that the positive atmosphere within the team would translate into hard work and focus during training sessions.

“I’m sure there will be a lot of smiles at training, there will be a lot of joy at training, and people will be ready to work harder. The key thing for our next game is that players will be more confident and believe in themselves that everything is doable, and we can do it,” he added.

Both Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are currently preparing for what promises to be a thrilling showdown on Sunday.