Medeama SC head coach, Ibrahim Tanko, has issued an apology to supporters following their elimination from the MTN FA Cup at the hands of Division One League side, PAC Academy.
The Yellow and Mauve were knocked out in the Round of 16 after suffering a 4-2 defeat on penalties, following a 1-1 draw at the TNA Stadium on Sunday.
Speaking after the match, a disappointed Tanko expressed his regret over the outcome.
“Honestly I am very disappointed we are out at this stage. When it comes to the MTN FA Cup there’s no minor division one or division two team,” he said.
“I told them (players) before the game that if you bring your eighty per cent and PAC Academy brings a hundred per cent, they will beat you because they also know how to play.”
Reflecting on the team’s performance, he acknowledged a poor start but saw improvements in the second half.
“[The] first half was a very disappointing performance but I think in the second half we did well but the goal did not come; it is very unfortunate we are out. I am very sorry to the fans, we hope that the next games will be better,” he added.
Medeama SC was not the only Premier League club to exit the competition at this stage, as other top-tier teams also faced early eliminations.