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CAF CC: Asante Kotoko grab deserved win over Zesco United

Clinton Eleto — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:56:22 +0000

Asante Kotoko are back to winning ways after beating Zesco United 2-1 at the Baba Yara stadium in Kumasi on Wednesday.

The porcupines put out a commanding performance against Zesco United, they started the game on a very high note and managed to score twice in the first half.

Kwame Bonsu opened the scoring after receiving a nice pass from Sogne Yacouba, Bonsu’s shot was deflected into the back of Zesco net to give the porcupines the lead.

Zesco United had the chance the equalize when the referee awarded a penalty after Agyeman Badu fouled Lazarus Kambole in the penalty box, but Felix Annan went the right way to save Jackson Were’s effort.

Asante Kotoko doubled their lead through Emmanuel Gyamfi who was in the right position to tap in a nice placed pass from Sogne Yacouba.

Baba Yara stadium pitch sees improvement ahead of CAF CC game

The porcupines finished the first half with a two-goal lead.

Substitute Rahim Osumanu grabbed one goal for the visitors in the 73rd minute after scaling through the Kotoko defence to lob the ball over goalkeeper Felix Annan.

Kondwani Mtonga was shown a red card in the 89th minute after a brutal collision with Stephen Nyarko.

Asante Kotoko will be pleased with the outcome of the results in their group, all clubs in the group are levelled on three points. Asante Kotoko will travel to face Nkana FC in their next game.

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Watch Goals and Highlights: Coton Sport 2-3 Asante Kotoko

Clinton Eleto — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 20:13:09 +0000

Asante Kotoko put out an impressive performance in Cameroon where they played against Coton Sport, goals from Gyamfi, Bakoh and Fatawu made sure the porcupines grab all three points.

Here are the goals and highlights:

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WATCH: Kotoko hold Kariobangi to a goalless draw

Clinton Eleto — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 15:09:44 +0000

Asante Kotoko and Kariobangi sharks faced off in the Kasarani Stadium in Kenya where they played the first leg of their Confederation Cup game.

Kariobangi dominated the game in the first half and had many opportunities to score but Kotoko were solid at the back and made sure the prevented the ball from hitting the net.

Kariobangi had the best chance to score in the game but Agyeman Badu made a goal line clearance to deny them from scoring.

Naby Keita came close to scoring for Kotoko but his header was too high as it flew over the post.

Emmanuel Gyamfi hand the last opportunity to open the scoring for Kotoko but his effort missed the goal post.

Asante Kotoko will host Kariobangi Sharks next Saturday for the return leg in Kumasi.

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