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The Porcupine Warriors endured a disappointing time at continental level when they exited the flagship competition at home. Asante Kotoko defender Atta Kusi claims supporters may have been responsible for the club�s woeful showing in the 2015 Caf Champions League. The Porcupine Warriors were eliminated by Algerian side MC El Eulma in the first round by a 2-1 defeat in the return leg at the Baba Yara Stadium, having impressively held the North Africans to a goalless stalemate in the reverse fixture. �Kotoko did not achieve their target but I may not be in a good position to determine what went wrong,� Kusi told the club�s official website. �I can only share my views on our performance. For the Caf Champions League, it was basically hard luck and a little bit of complacency that cost us. �Following the goalless draw in Algeria against Eulma, we all thought the second round would be an easy ride for Kotoko. �The moment supporters create such impression in football, it can cause complacency among players. It was a contributing factor to our 2-1 loss.� The Kumasi-based side reached the first round without having to kick a ball following the withdrawal of Sierra Leonean side East End Lions, but apparently found the Algerians too difficult to handle. �Aside that, luck wasn�t on our side because after taking the lead, we got many other chances which failed to enter the net,� Kusi added. Kotoko have failed to make it to the group stage of the Caf Champions League since 2006 when they came third in Group A behind CS Sfaxien and Al-Ahly.