Basake Holy Stars head coach Johnson Smith expressed his disappointment after his side’s 2-0 defeat to Dreams FC on Sunday, attributing the loss to complacency among his players.
Speaking in his post-match interview, the experienced tactician suggested that Holy Stars paid the price for losing focus after enjoying a five-game unbeaten run prior to the encounter.
According to Smith, the players allowed their recent form to affect their attitude heading into the match.
“Ghanaian footballers, when they are winning matches, they allow their head to become swollen and that’s what’s killing them,” Johnson Smith bemoaned.
He also pointed to tactical and disciplinary concerns, noting a drop in intensity compared to previous outings and explaining that caution among some players affected the team’s overall performance.
“Our transition play was very slow if I compare it to our last five matches. Some of our players are also on two yellow cards and didn’t want to get so much involved to get another yellow card,” he added.
The defeat marked Smith’s first loss since taking charge of Holy Stars, and the coach is now looking ahead with the hope of reinforcing his squad before the start of the second round of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.
He stressed the need for reinforcements but also acknowledged he may have to work with the current group if additions are not possible.
“I want to strengthen the goalkeeping side, the central, and the striking department. If I don’t get too I will maintain and work with the players we have,” Smith added.
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