Head Coach of the Larger Accra Area Soccer Affiliation (GARFA) second division aspect, Accra Athletic, Tony Lokko has defined that his resolution to affix the membership was based mostly on the aspect’s imaginative and prescient, philosophy and insurance policies geared at making them a formidable staff.
In response to him, it was at all times important to problem oneself, take up new challenges and show one’s value, having gained expertise with earlier engagements.
Chatting with the Instances Sports activities in an interview, Coach, Tony Lokko, mentioned he was skilled sufficient to affix the Ghana Premier League bandwagon, however opted to signal for the division two aspect because of the new problem and their long-term initiatives.
“I’ve gained expertise within the Premiership however I analysed a whole lot of issues and settled on Accra Athletic due to their philosophy. It isn’t at all times in regards to the Premier League; for me, it is also about what you may influence in a brand new space to show your value.”
The previous Inter Allies and Tema Youth coach mentioned “I noticed myself as a part of the membership’s mission. I accepted the problem to affix the staff as a result of they’re far forward of a number of the Premier and Division One League (DOL) golf equipment.”
“After they approached me, they advised me in regards to the intention to play within the DOL and in my first season, we received in our zone and certified to play within the middle-league play-off. It got here as a shock to many.”
Coach Lokko joined final season and has turned the staff right into a fearsome aspect within the ongoing Larger Accra Area Soccer Affiliation (GARFA) Second Division League, which the Tema-based outfit have maintained a prime spot within the first spherical with an unbeaten document.
Accra Athletic have amassed 41 factors from 15 video games, 11 factors adrift second-placed, True Democracy FC, with Take Coronary heart and Royal Anderlecht following.
Accra Athletic defeated Ashaiman Revelation 1-0 final weekend and can make their subsequent journey to the Bedeku Park on Sunday to face Ada Metropolis on match day 16.