Asante Kotoko SC finally bounced back to winning ways after humiliating Karela United FC at home, Kumasi Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday in week 8 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier league.
Following a disappointing 6-1 aggregate defeat to Wydad Casablanca in their Africa campaign, needed a win to compensate their followers especially Kumasi fans. With a brilliant start to the clash, Hubert Gyau gave the Reds the lead in the 6th minute with a thunderbolt strike from Dauda Saaka’s cross on the left after taking on Karela United FC skipper Fatawu Mohammed.
Ten minutes later, the visitors fought back to level scores from the spot following goalkeeper Mohammed Camara’s poor tackle on Karela United forward. Midfielder Bless Ege calmly converted from the spot to ensure his side goes level pegging.
But his outfit could not hold on for long, as Hubert Gyau netted second of the day in a cracker form, putting Asante Kotoko SC back in front before sensational midfielder Seth Kwadwo made it 3-1 in the 33′ minute, keeping the host upper urge before break.
After recess, Karela United FC were expected to put in much energy to fight for 50/50 balls and also dominate play but failed woefully, as coach Nurudeen Amidu had no antidote to Kotoko midfield trio of Seth Kwadwo, Lord Hillary Adabo and Hubert Gyau.
Just a minute after the hour mark, Peter Amidu Acquah deepened the woes by increasing the goal tally to four. Nonetheless, Karela United FC managed to reduced their deficit in the 70th minute, yet had no enough time to secure for a draw, leaving game to a six goal thriller at full time.
Asante Kotoko SC secure a win to continue their unbeaten run with a 4-2 victory over Karela United FC.
Following a disappointing 6-1 aggregate defeat to Wydad Casablanca in their Africa campaign, needed a win to compensate their followers especially Kumasi fans. With a brilliant start to the clash, Hubert Gyau gave the Reds the lead in the 6th minute with a thunderbolt strike from Dauda Saaka’s cross on the left after taking on Karela United FC skipper Fatawu Mohammed.
Ten minutes later, the visitors fought back to level scores from the spot following goalkeeper Mohammed Camara’s poor tackle on Karela United forward. Midfielder Bless Ege calmly converted from the spot to ensure his side goes level pegging.
But his outfit could not hold on for long, as Hubert Gyau netted second of the day in a cracker form, putting Asante Kotoko SC back in front before sensational midfielder Seth Kwadwo made it 3-1 in the 33′ minute, keeping the host upper urge before break.
After recess, Karela United FC were expected to put in much energy to fight for 50/50 balls and also dominate play but failed woefully, as coach Nurudeen Amidu had no antidote to Kotoko midfield trio of Seth Kwadwo, Lord Hillary Adabo and Hubert Gyau.
Just a minute after the hour mark, Peter Amidu Acquah deepened the woes by increasing the goal tally to four. Nonetheless, Karela United FC managed to reduced their deficit in the 70th minute, yet had no enough time to secure for a draw, leaving game to a six goal thriller at full time.
Asante Kotoko SC secure a win to continue their unbeaten run with a 4-2 victory over Karela United FC.
