The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Golden Kick FC, Joseph Epton, has criticised officiating following their FA Cup defeat to Asante Kotoko.
The lower-tier side suffered a 2-1 loss to the Porcupine Warriors on Sunday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
Kotoko opened the scoring through Kwame Opoku’s header before Bless Ege equalised with a stunning free-kick to end the first half 1-1.
However, after a spirited performance from Golden Kick, Kotoko were awarded a penalty in the dying minutes of the game after Opoku was brought down in the 18-yard box.
Despite strong protests from Golden Kick, Opoku stepped up and converted the spot-kick to seal the win for Karim Zito’s side.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show after the game, Epton said he was disappointed with the officiating.
“It was a keenly contested game, but I wasn’t happy with the officiating. The penalty decision was a poor one,” he said.
Despite the defeat, he praised his players for their efforts.
“My players were excellent on the day, but it’s football, and we’ll have to keep our heads up.”
Asante Kotoko will represent Ghana in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup after winning the 2024/25 FA Cup.
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