Interim Asante Kotoko coach, Michael Osei says he is ready for the touchline job of the club, if management believes he has the credentials.

Asante Kotoko seem to be on the right track – winning all three games in all competitions after a series of poor results under David Duncan.

And Osei is convinced, he is ready to take up the mantle, though he is not in a rush for the substantive role at the dug out.

“I have been in football for a long time and i believe I have acquired a lot of experience all these years. I am ever ready for the job if management believe I have the credentials,” the former Black Stars midfielder said in interview with Boss FM in Kumasi.

“I am not in a rush to step up the ladder in the position, I am waiting for God’s time and if this is the time, then I am ready.

“During my time in Germany, I learnt a lot on man-management and and the psychological aspect of coaching.” He added.

Considering the status of Asante Kotoko, expectations are always high. Michael Osei admits there is some pressure to produce results, but he feels it is normal.

“I feel the pressure is normal. A club like Kotoko represents the symbol of the Ashanti Kingdom and there will always be pressure. During my playing days, it was same, so I don’t see it as pressure.

“The pressure as a player is different from coaching we are working together for the club, I’m aware of the expectation at the club but I don’t have any fears in that regard.” He said.

Michael Osei was asked by Kotoko management to take ivet the coaching responsibilities after Duncan was asked to step aside until further notice.