Michael Essien's wife disappointed with Como's failure to gain promotion to Serie B

Wife of Michael Essien, Akosua Puni is frustrated by Calcio Como's inaability to gain promotion to the Italian Serie B.

Como's promotion hopes were shattered by Piacenza on Sunday at the Stadio Leonardo Garil in an away fixture as they failed to advance from first round of playoffs.

Como drew level in the 83rd minute, following a first half goal from Giacomo Sciacca, before Piacenza got the match winner.

What made the defeat hearbreaking was that Como held their opponent to a 1-1 until a 95th-minute goal scored by Piacenza attacker Stefano Franchi gave the hosts the much needed victory

Mrs Puni in a statement after the game said, she followed the tie online and although she was disappointed with the result, the valiant effort of the Como players impressed her.

She said, "I saw the game on line and I am very disappointed that we have not passed this test. I want to congratulate the coach and the whole team for having fought hard for our beloved club".

The Ghanaian showbiz personality and socialite added that she will work to ensure that Como will have a stronger and more competitive team for the next season.

"I want to assure the fans that we will examine immediately the situation and we will work in recent weeks to introduce stronger and more competitive next season," Mrs Puni stated.

Como finished the Italian third division Lega Pro Girona A regular season in seventh place.