The Porcupine Warriors have made it two wins on a row as they’ve now moved to the top of the log despite having a game at hand
Asante Kotoko defeated West African Football Academy 1-0 on matchday nine of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
After the 2-1 away win over Legon Cities last weekend, coach Prosper Ogum Narteh opted to make four changes in the squad that started the game in Dawu.
With captain Abdul Ganiu Ismail suspended and Maxwell Agyemang ruled out due to ill health, Andrews Appau and Yussif Mubarik came on for the duo respectively.
Also, Richard Boadu who missed the Legon game due to suspension returned and took over the box-to-box midfield duties from Mudasiru Salifu who was out through sickness.
Meanwhile, Brazilian midfielder Fabio Gama also came in for Emmanuel Keyekeh.
After a pulsating twenty minutes, Kotoko were awarded a penalty after goalkeeper Osei Kwadwo Bonsu challenged Mfegue in the box. However, the referee rescinded his decision.
The decision didn’t go down well with a section of the Kotoko supporters who voiced out their frustrations.
After the break, Kotoko pressed harder to break down WAFA’s defence but all their attempts were neutralised.
However, Richmond Lamptey found a opening in WAFA’s backline by the 60th minute and broke the deadlock after a nice build up.
Kotoko could have doubled their advantage but Cameroonian striker Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry was very selfish upfront as he failed to make count the numerous chances that came his way.
WAFA nearly snatched the equaliser by the 88th minute but goalkeeper Razak Abalora saved the situation with a wonderful save.
Kotoko have moved top joint of the Ghana Premier League table with 20 points, same points with Aduana Stars and King Faisal.
Kotoko will travel to Dormaa Ahenkro on matchday eleven for the top of the table clash against Aduana Stars.