Asante Kotoko overcame Legon Cities to take the top rank

Asante Kotoko won 2-0 over bottom-placed Legon Cities in their Ghana Premier League return at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Ghana’s top-tier competition was paused for a month and six days following the murder of Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong Pooley due to hooliganism, who was laid to rest on March 6.

Kotoko and Legon Cities both displayed his banner with the inscription “forever in our heart” and held a minute of silence before kickoff in memory of the late supporter.

The Porcupines dominated the encounter from the outset, taking the lead in the 27th minute when defender Patrick Asiedu struck a powerful low strike from the edge of the box into the bottom left corner.

The hosts claimed victory late in the game, extending their lead in the 85th minute. Kyei Baffour’s goal-bound shot hit the arm of Legon Cities defender Isaac Quargraine, resulting in a penalty.

Forward Kwame Opoku calmly converted the penalty kick, giving Kotoko a comfortable win.

Kotoko presently leads the league rankings with 37 points. Their next encounter will be against FC Samartex.

Meanwhile, Legon Cities, currently in 17th place with 17 points, will face Berekum Chelsea in their next match.

By Emmanuel Owusu,

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