Asante Kotoko head coach Mas-Ud Dramani has expressed delight at his side’s response after the GHALCA Top 4 setback.

The League and FA Cup champions were eliminated by regional rivals AshantiGold in both legs of their semi-final clash.

The team has since continued its pre-season training and played some high profile matches that Dramani is a happy man.

“We played well in the top 4 competition and we exited the competition with our heads held high,” Dramani told Accra-based Radio Gold.

“Since the exit the players have been impressive and I have told them this is the time to cease positions and you can feel the intense competition in them.”