Asante Kotoko bounced back from their CAF Confederation Cup exit with a thrilling 4–2 victory over Karela United in week eight of the Ghana Premier League.
The Porcupine Warriors entered the game determined to recover after their 6–1 aggregate loss to Wydad Athletic Club. They showed that intent early at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Midfielder Hubert Gyau opened the scoring in the 6th minute with a precise finish inside the box after connecting with Sauda Saaka’s pass. His second goal came 14 minutes later a stunning right-footed strike from outside the penalty area that flew into the top-left corner.
Karela had equalized briefly in the 16th minute through Bless Ege, who converted a penalty after Kotoko goalkeeper Mohammed Camara fouled Eric Antwi Konadu.
Kotoko regained control soon after. Peter Amidu Acquah delivered a pinpoint cross that found Seth Kwadwo, who headed home to restore Kotoko’s lead.
Peter then turned scorer, calmly slotting in a loose ball 16 minutes after the restart as Karela’s goalkeeper Daniel Afadzwu was caught out of position.
Karela’s Yaya Rahman reduced the deficit late in the game, but the visitors could not mount a comeback.
“The team showed strong character after our continental disappointment,” Kotoko coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum said after the match. “This win gives us confidence for the next fixtures.”
The victory lifts Kotoko to eighth place on the league table with 11 points and three outstanding matches. Karela remain just above them with 12 points.
