The Porcupine Warriors endured a disappointing time at continental level when they exited the flagship competition at home.
Asante Kotoko defender Atta Kusi claims supporters may have been responsible for the club�s woeful showing in the 2015 Caf Champions League.
The Porcupine Warriors were eliminated by Algerian side MC El Eulma in the first round by a 2-1 defeat in the return leg at the Baba Yara Stadium, having impressively held the North Africans to a goalless stalemate in the reverse fixture.
�Kotoko did not achieve their target but I may not be in a good position to determine what went wrong,� Kusi told the club�s official website.
�I can only share my views on our performance. For the Caf Champions League, it was basically hard luck and a little bit of complacency that cost us.
�Following the goalless draw in Algeria against Eulma, we all thought the second round would be an easy ride for Kotoko.
�The moment supporters create such impression in football, it can cause complacency among players. It was a contributing factor to our 2-1 loss.�
The Kumasi-based side reached the first round without having to kick a ball following the withdrawal of Sierra Leonean side East End Lions, but apparently found the Algerians too difficult to handle.
�Aside that, luck wasn�t on our side because after taking the lead, we got many other chances which failed to enter the net,� Kusi added.
Kotoko have failed to make it to the group stage of the Caf Champions League since 2006 when they came third in Group A behind CS Sfaxien and Al-Ahly.
Source: Goal
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