- At the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated Nsoatreman FC 2-1 to win the J.A. Kufuor Cup. Under the direction of former Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu, the Porcupine Warriors shown a great will to win and overcame a goal deficit in the first half. Critical set pieces from Richard Lamptey resulted in the two goals that earned them the cup.
- In the 56th minute, Ugandan attacker Mukwala pulled Kotoko equal, and in the 67th minute, Amidu gave the home team the win. Under the direction of former Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu, Nsoatreman FC placed pressure on the Porcupine Warriors in the first half by seeming more controlled and motivated. After a corner kick, Abdul Rahman Mohammed headed home the first goal, leaving Kotoko’s goalkeeper Asare helpless in his post.
- In an attempt to even the score, Kotoko became more proficient with the ball and aggressively attacked their opponents. Lamptey skillfully received a corner kick in the 55th minute, and Mukwala connected to make it home. When Nurudeen Mohammed fouled an opponent in the 18-yard box, Nsoatreman FC had an opportunity to take back the lead, but Maanaf Adbul Umar missed the attempt.
- After Lamptey’s long ball to Amidu, who skillfully connected past Nsoatreman FC replacement goalie Denni Votere in the 67th minute, Kotoko seized the lead. Manaaf had an opportunity to equalize in the ninetieth minute, but his header off a feed from Richard Acquaah flew over the crossbar.
Source:
Graphic Online
