2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Week 5 Match Report â?? Nations FC 0-0 Asante Kotoko

Nations FC and Asante Kotoko played out a goalless draw in a hard-fought local derby on Saturday at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese.

Both sides created openings but failed to convert, leaving fans frustrated after a tense 90 minutes played under tricky conditions.

Heavy rains earlier in the day threatened to force a postponement, but the downpour eased just before kickoff. The wet pitch made ball control difficult, contributing to a scrappy contest where defences stood firm and clear chances were limited.

Kotoko, missing in-form striker Albert Amoah through injury, struggled to find their usual fluency in attack. Nations FC also lacked their top scorer Faisal Charwetey, which blunted their offensive play. Despite the absences, both teams pushed for a winner, but goalkeepers on either side stood up to the challenge.

The result extends Kotoko’s winless streak against Nations FC to five matches since the latter joined the Ghana Premier League two seasons ago.

Statistically, the game was finely balanced. Both teams shared 50% possession, with nine total shots each. Nations FC registered six shots on target compared to Kotoko’s three, while Kotoko earned four corner kicks to Nations’ six. In discipline, Kotoko picked up four yellow cards, with Nations receiving two.

The Porcupine Warriors now turn their attention to their outstanding league match against Basake Holy Stars on Wednesday, before facing Wydad Athletic in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup playoff tie.

Nations FC will next take on Dreams FC, seeking to end their three-game winless run.

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