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Top Brazilian strikers play in Europe not Ghana – Barreto blasts Vinicius move

Portuguese coach Mariano Barreto expected very little from Michael Vinicius even though the club told him the Brazilian was a ‘top striker’. Barreto admits the description of Vinicius as a ‘top striker’ surprised him because, from his experience as a manager, Brazil’s best talents play in Europe. Vinicius joined Kotoko …

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Asante Kotoko is only a big name, not a big team – Mariano Barreto

Asante Kotoko SC head coach Mariano Barreto has described the Ghanaian football giants as a club that only has a big name but can’t be regarded as a big team. According to the Portuguese trainer, the Porcupine Warriors lack a lot of basic facilities and as such cannot be regarded as …

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How Mariano Barreto let Kotoko down in Super Clash – Coach Opeele explains

• Coach Opeele believes Barreto’s decisions cost Kotoko three points against Hearts • He says the decision to play Gama as a centre forward was wrong • He however believes that Hearts have solid team worthy of champions Isaac Opeele Boateng, a former head coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko has …

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Kotoko coach Mariano Barreto departs for Portugal

Ghana Premier League giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko will be without their head coach Mariano Barreto for their crunch trip to Dormaa to face Aduana Stars. Barreto has departed Ghana for his native Portugal in order to renew his UEFA PRO license as his is close to expiring with the season in …

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Mariano Barreto announce 18-man squad for outstanding game against Bechem United

Mariano has announced an 18-man squad for their outstanding game against Bechem United tomorrow. The outstanding game was originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Asante Kotoko will travel to Obuasi today to continue preparation ahead of the Bechem United tie. Mariano Barreto has named a strong 18-man squad to face …

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