Ex-Asante Kotoko defender Samuel Appiah accuses coach Prosper Ogum of disrespecting bench players

Former Asante Kotoko defender, Samuel Appiah, has leveled accusations against coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, claiming that the coach has little respect for his reserve players.

Appiah, who spent a season at Kotoko in 2021, alleged that Ogum favors his starting eleven and deliberately keeps bench players sidelined.

In an interview with Saddick Adams TV, Appiah expressed his concerns about Ogum's attitude towards reserve players, stating that the coach's behavior can negatively impact a player's career and motivation.

"I don’t think Coach Ogum respects the reserve players who sit on the bench; he believes in his starting eleven," Appiah said. "This lack of respect and understanding can lead to a lack of motivation among players who are not getting regular game time."

Appiah also described Ogum as an "intolerant person" who is "very quick-tempered." He warned that the coach's impatience and personal vendettas could ruin a player's career.

"He’s an intolerant person, very quick tempered. I will advise him to change his attitude and learn how to respect players," Appiah said.

Appiah further claimed that Ogum takes things personally and can hold grudges against players, making it difficult for them to get back into the team if they have had a disagreement with the coach.

"Yes, Coach Ogum can be irritable, and he took things personally. He won’t let you play in his squad if he has problems with you," Appiah added.

Despite looking up to Ogum as a father figure, Appiah believes that the coach's attitude towards players will continue to have a negative impact on his career.

"We won the league for him during his first season," Appiah said. "But his attitude towards players can make it difficult for him to achieve similar success in the future."