Kotoko General Manager Samuel Opoku Nti has vowed arch-rivals Hearts of Oak will escape relegation.
The Accra-based side sunk deep into the trap net after their 2-1 defeat at home to their sworn rivals on Sunday.
The Phobians are desperate to stay afloat after a rather difficult campaign this term with relegation hovering around their neck.
But in a rather surprise twist, Kotoko chief Samuel Opoku Nti has backed the club to steer clear of the drop zone.
“You must understand this...Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko can never be relegated", Opoku Nti told Accra-based Atinka FM
"I believe that Hearts will bounce back and they surely will do because football is full of uncertainties and especially with big clubs like Hearts,you know they'll sail through.
"There is no way Hearts will be relegated and if they do, then may be it is a destiny.”
Hearts make the short trip to Dansoman where they will face Liberty Professionals on Wednesday.