Coach Ibrahim Tanko rues Medeama painful stalemate against Asante Kotoko

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko has rued his outfit’s painful 2-2 stalemate against Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League.

The Yellow and Mauve threw away their early two-goal lead as the much-anticipated clash ended in a draw at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.

Medeama struck early, taking the lead inside five minutes through Derrick Fordjour, who volleyed home confidently after Kotoko failed to deal with a loose ball in the area. Their advantage doubled in the 18th minute when Yussif Mubarik converted a penalty, leaving the hosts stunned and the away supporters in full voice.

Kotoko struggled to settle in the first half but returned after the break with renewed determination. The pressure eventually paid off in the 69th minute when Peter Amidu Acquah reacted sharply inside the box to power the ball into the net and give his side belief.

The Porcupine Warriors pressed relentlessly in search of a leveller, and their persistence was rewarded deep into stoppage time. Captain Samba O’Neil rose above everyone to head home a dramatic equaliser in the 95th minute, sending the home crowd into loud celebration.

“Throwing away our goal lead is really painful. This is football so we have to go and work on our mistakes" he said.

Medeama are currently second on the Ghana Premier League, but are tied on points with log leaders Aduana FC (23 points).

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