“it’s painful but Grimsby Town eliminated Manchester United in FA Cup – Coach Zito

Asante Kotoko SC head coach Abdul Karim Zito has admitted that it is very painful to be eliminated from the FA Cup but motivated himself with Grimsby Town Eliminated Manchester United from the English FA Cup Competition.

Aduana FC eliminated defending champions Asante Kotoko from the FA Cup Competition after round 16 battle on Sunday afternoon at the Baba Yara Stadium.

The drama started in the first half, where Captain Samba O’Neil missed a penalty and failed to give the host the lead.

The entire 90 minutes ended with a goalless draw, during penalty kicks Kwame Poku and Saaka Dauda missed their kicks, leaving visitors goalkeeper Prince Osei as the hero of the day.

Coach Zito speaking to the media has encouraged his boys despite the defeat and elimination from the competition.

“It’s painful Kotoko have been eliminated from the FA Cup, but a fourth -tier club also eliminated Manchester United in England, so such things happen in football,” Coach Zito

“I know the supporters are agitated and angry but this is football so if they are patient, we will get there because we are still building,” Zito added.

Aduana FC after the victory on Sunday are through to the quarter finals of the MTN FA Cup Competition.

Asante Kotoko will be expected to re-organise as they host rivals Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday in the Ghana Premier League.