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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Asante Kotoko’s poor pre-season form continued on Sunday with another heavy defeat at the hands of Simba SC. The Tanzanian giants recovered from a poor start to win 4-2 against the Ghanaian champions, who have been disappointing on their Sudan tour.<\/p>\n

The defeat follows back-to-back defeats against Al Hilal. In four days, Hilal defeated Kotoko 2-0 and 5-0. FULL TIME Simba 4-2 Kotoko Third straight defeat for the Porcupine Warriors in preseason.#GhanaSoccerNet<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1hbEWRjADJ<\/a><\/p>\n

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It is the third defeat for Burkinabe gaffer Seydou Zerbo, who was appointed Kotoko coach last week, and he must be worried as the season begins in two weeks.<\/p>\n

Kotoko have one more friendlu to play in Sudan before returning to Ghana to complete preparations for the new season. Kotoko’s season will begin with a difficult match against Burkinabe champions RC Kadiogo in the CAF Champions League preliminary round.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Ghana. Asante Kotoko’s poor pre-season form continued on Sunday with another heavy defeat at the hands of Simba SC. The Tanzanian giants recovered from a poor start to win 4-2 against the Ghanaian champions, who have been disappointing on their Sudan tour. The defeat follows back-to-back defeats against Al Hilal. 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