Kotoko line-up
ASANTE KOTOKO returned to winning form on Wednesday afternoon after defeating Young Apostles 2–1 in a tense outstanding Week 6 Premier League clash at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The victory ends the Porcupine Warriors’ two-match winless streak and keeps them firmly in the chase for the top spot in the 2025/26 season.
Kotoko controlled proceedings from the start, dominating possession and carving out several chances. However, a mixture of wayward finishing and stubborn defending from the visitors ensured both sides went into the break without a goal.
The breakthrough finally came six minutes into the second half when midfielder Hubert Gyau unleashed a brilliant strike to give the hosts a deserved lead. But Young Apostles hit back almost immediately — just three minutes later, Richmond Opoku connected with a towering header to level the score after a well-worked attacking move.
With the game finely poised, the tempo increased as both teams surged forward in search of a winner.
Kotoko, urged on by their home supporters, piled on the pressure and were eventually Rewarded in stoppage time. Captain Samba O’Neil kept his composure to slot home a decisive penalty, sealing all three points for the Reds.
The win moves Kotoko up to fifth place on the league table with 19 points — only two points behind the leaders — and still holding an outstanding match that could further tighten the title race.
BY Wletsu Ransford