Kumasi Asante Kotoko head coach CK Akonnor has showered praises on Fatawu Safiu for his superb performance in their CAF Confederation Cup victory over the weekend.
The Porcupine Warriors defeated Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 at the Baba Sports Stadium on Saturday to reach the play-off stage of the CAF Confederations Cup competition.
Fatawu Safiu won the ball from Georfrey Lemo and dribbled past a Sharks defender before sending a low shot into the bottom corner of the near post.
Aknonnor after the triumph eulogized Safiu for his performance especially the goal. The trainer described the goal as "fantastic".
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“Yes, I was impressed with the way he played. A week ago when we were going to Kenya I was not happy (with him). I came back and sat him down and told him he is going to play this time and this is what I wanted him to do and I must see it from training,†Akunnor said after the game.“There was a friendly match on Wednesday and he did very well and so he gave me the chance to play him and I think today he did well and scored a fantastic goal when we needed it,†the Kotoko coach added.