Players of defending Ghana Premier League Champions were attacked by armed men on Saturday, just hours before their match against rivals Accra Hearts of Oak.<\/p>\n
The attack is reported to have taken place at the Tadoma hotel in Achimota where the team is based ahead of the game.<\/p>\n
[contextly_sidebar id=”vN4PS7qwNb3g7Bj8uHUH8SbX861JFmdr”]Some players and officials of the club are believed to have been assaulted in the attack although it is unclear if any of them sustained serious injuries.<\/p>\n
The robbers also made away with the valuables of the players and officials.<\/p>\n
The club confirmed the incident in a series of tweets and stated that “the\u00a0players & technical team are unfazed by this and are working in earnest for the big game.”<\/p>\n
There has been no word as yet on the status of the assailants but there are indications that they got away before they could be arrested.<\/p>\n
It\u00a0represented less than ideal preparation for the Porcupine Warriors ahead of their game later on Sunday against Hearts of Oak.<\/p>\n
But the team stayed before the game that they would not be fazed by the attack.<\/p>\n
Kotoko picked up all three points, beating Hearts 2-1 in Accra to deepen the Phobians’ relegation fears.<\/p>\n
Both teams went into the game in need of a vital win to strengthen their hopes of survival in the league after a disappointing season so far.<\/p>\n
Kotoko move up to 8th on the table with 32 points, 6 points clear of Hearts in 15th\u00a0with five more games to play.<\/p>\n
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By: Edwin Kwakofi\/citifmonline.com\/Ghana
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