Kotoko return to winning ways with win against Goldstars

Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways in the Ghana Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 win over defending champions Bibiani Goldstars on Wednesday.

The Porcupines, after a disappointing draw against Heart of Lions, put up an outstanding display to defeat the Miners at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Goals in each half from Peter Amidu Acquah and Albert Amoah sealed all three points for the Porcupine Warriors, who now climb to fourth on the league table with seven points from three games and a game in hand.

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Head coach Karim Zito made two changes to the side that drew against Heart of Lions, maintaining Aziz Dari in goal while Patrick Asiedu and Walid Neymar started ahead of the injured Joseph Amoah and Emmanuel Antwi.

Kotoko started brightly and took the lead midway through the first half when Peter Amidu Acquah rose highest to head home a precise cross from Lord Amoah.

Goldstars responded well and nearly leveled through Sidibe, whose header drifted narrowly wide. Albert Amoah came close to doubling Kotoko’s advantage, but his effort was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Emmanuel Kobi.

The Porcupine Warriors continued to dominate but could not add to their tally before halftime despite several chances, including efforts from Walid Neymar and Philip Amoh.

Goldstars’ best opportunity fell to Samuel Atta Kumi, but his strike was comfortably gathered by Aziz Dari.

After the break, Kotoko maintained their control of the game as Goldstars struggled to find their rhythm. The hosts were soon rewarded when Albert Amoah, in fine form, curled home a delightful effort from outside the box to make it 2-0.

Hubert Gyau nearly added a third late on but blasted his effort wide as Kotoko settled for a convincing win.

The victory extends Asante Kotoko’s unbeaten start to the season. They will aim to build on this momentum when they face Nations FC on Saturday at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Park.

Meanwhile, Bibiani Goldstars, who sit eighth with six points from three games and a game in hand, will look to bounce back when they travel to Tema to face Vision FC on Saturday.

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