Sogne Yacouba Facing Tough Opponents Than Before - Former Asante Kotoko Coach

Former Kotoko head coach, Frimpong Manso, claims Sogne Yacouba is failing to find the back of the net because he is now facing tough opposing teams than before.

The Burkinabe forward was very impressive before the abrupt ended 2017/18 Ghana Premier League following the airing of the 'Number 12' video Anas Aremeyaw Anas.

The lanky goal poacher scored some incredible goals for the Porcupines Warriors under the auspices of Paa Kwesi Fabin.

Yacouba has failed to score in three consecutive games under new manager C.K. Akunnor.

However, Frimpong Manso, who is a former player of the club interestingly swayed pressure from coach C.K Akunnor suggesting Yacouba is now facing tougher and quality opponents than he used to face previously.

“Let’s consider the opposition Yacouba was playing against under coach Paa Kwesi Fabian," he told Kumasi FM.

"We cannot compare his form under Paa Kwesi Fabian and CK Akonnor, He is playing against quality teams now. He is now being tested and this is the time he needs to prove his qualities, the oppositions he played earlier were very weak,” he added.

Yacouba failed to score in his maiden appearance in the Caf Confederations Cup against Kariobangi Sharks of Kenya in both legs.

He again failed to find the back of the net against Obuasi Ashanti Gold in a recently played JAK ceremonial Cup.

Kotoko has a date with Coton Sports Garoua of Cameroon in the final lap of the Caf Confederations Cup on Sunday the 13th of January, 2019.