In the extremely anticipated Super “2” conflict on the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi Asante Kotoko emerged victorious towards arch-rivals Accra Hearts of Oak within the 14th match week of the Ghana Premier League.
For the primary time within the final three seasons, this fixture witnessed 5 objectives, with the Porcupine Warriors securing a win over the Phobians.
Accra Hearts of Oak, enjoying on the Baba Yara Sports Stadium because of the unavailability of the Accra Sports Stadium, began strongly, dominating the away aspect within the first half.
Hearts took the lead within the thirty eighth minute as Linda Mtange linked from a cross by Salifu Ibrahim. However, Isaac Oppong equalized for Kotoko simply earlier than half-time. In the second half, Ugandan Striker Steven Dese Mukawala scored two objectives for the Porcupines, taking his season tally to 9.
Martin Karikari pulled one again for Hearts of Oak late within the second half.
The match concluded with a 3-2 victory for Kumasi Asante Kotoko, marking their fourth consecutive win within the league and inserting them seventh on the league log with 22 factors.
The Porcupines’ subsequent problem is an away journey to Sogakope to face Accra Great Olympics on the WAFA PARK on Boxing Day, December 24, 2023. Meanwhile, Accra Hearts of Oak will play towards Nations FC on the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on the identical Boxing Day.