Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Poku has broken his silence on the controversial late penalty that sealed victory for the Porcupine Warriors in the MTN FA Cup final against Golden Kick.
According to the Kotoko forward, the move was calculated and something he had been practicing.“It’s something I’ve been doing.
I’ve done it twice in training and it was late in the game, so I had to do something to bait the goalkeeper,” Poku told 3Sports after the match.
Poku won the decisive spot-kick in the dying moments of the game after a collision with the opposing goalkeeper while chasing a loose ball in the box. The referee pointed to the spot, sparking heated debate.
Replays appeared to show that the goalkeeper got a touch on the ball before bringing Poku down — a detail many argue should have ruled out the penalty.
The goal handed Kotoko a dramatic 2-1 win and the MTN FA Cup title, but the decision has drawn criticism from local football enthusiasts.
Despite the controversy, the result stands as Kwame Poku guided Kotoko to their 10th FA Cup title with a brace on the night.
