GPL Match Report: Nurudeen Yussif scores debut goal as Asante Kotoko secures impressive victory over Legon Cities

Asante Kotoko clinched their second win in three games with a 2-0 victory against Legon Cities at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in match week 29 of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League.

The match, marred by controversy, saw Asante Kotoko secure the lead with a contentious penalty converted by Steven Mukwala after 33 minutes. The legitimacy of the penalty call sparked debate as the Legon Cities defender’s handball on the line was subject to scrutiny.

Yussif Mohammed Nurudeen extended the lead for Asante Kotoko just five minutes into the second half with a scrappy finish, sealing the 2-0 win for the home side.

The victory propels Asante Kotoko up the table by two places to ninth, amassing 40 points. Conversely, Legon Cities’ defeat sees them drop to eleventh place with 38 points, swapping positions with their opponents.