I am surprised someone approved Dawu pitch for football – Kotoko coach Mariano Barreto

 
Asante Kotoko head coach Mariano Barreto says he is shocked the Dawu Park was approved by the Ghana FA Licensing Board to host a Premier League game.

The Porcupine Warriors secured a 3-2 win over bottom-placed Inter Allies at the Theatre of Dreams on Monday afternoon.

Emmanuel Gyamfi, Evans Adomako and defender Andrews Appau netted for Kotoko with Alex Aso and Andy Okpe scoring for the home side.

The all-important victory came at a cost as two key players of the club got injured.

Barreto attributed the injury of his players’ to the poor nature of the pitch in Dawu.

The Portuguese trainer believes the pitch is bad and not fit for association football and also a threat to the players.

“I am surprised why someone approved this pitch for football.

“I had two injury situations. We had to replace Ganiyu because of injury afterwards Evans also sustained an injury because the pitch is not good.

“I don’t understand how this pitch can be approved for a league match,” Barreto said in a post-match interview.

“Sometimes when we lose we try to find an excuse but I tell you this pitch doesn’t meet any of the conditions to play a league match on. I hope the Ghana FA and those who approve this pitch should also think about the players”, he added.