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Asante Kotoko coach Barreto makes honest admission after Hearts of Oak defeat

The Porcupine Warriors boss has spoken about their chances of winning the league title after falling to their arch-rivals on Sunday

Asante Kotoko coach Mariano Barreto conceded their fate as far as winning the Ghana Premier League title is no longer in their own hands following Sunday's 1-0 loss to rivals Hearts of Oak.

In the matchweek 31 fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium, Daniel Barnieh Afriyie scored the decisive goal on 66 minutes to win three points for the Phobians.

Tied on points heading into the 'Super Clash', Hearts have now taken a three-point lead at the top of the standings, with three more rounds of matches to go.