Asante Kotoko’s hero was Cameroonian forward Frank Mbella Etouga, whose second-half score gave the Porcupine Warriors victory and broke their two-game losing streak.
After a dominant second half display by the league leaders, the striker struck superbly in the 64th minute to break the game’s deadlock.
After Kotoko goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim mishandled a back pass, WAFA had a chance to score, but Emmanuel Agyemang failed to convert.
Fabio Gama, the Brazilian midfielder, sent a lovely ball for Mbella, who had the goalkeeper to beat, but the referee flagged him for being offside.
Emmanuel Agyemang’s freekick struck the crossbar with three minutes remaining in the half.
The Reds, on the other hand, came out of the interval ready to create chances, with Stephen Amankona and Mbella both coming close.
WAFA had a golden opportunity just before the hour mark, but they failed to capitalize.
Frank Mbella broke the deadlock four minutes later with a stunning finish to put the visitors ahead.
Kotoko’s lead should have been increased by Amankona, but the ex-Berekum Chelsea star squandered the chance.
The Academy Boys forced Danlad Ibrahim into a double save.
Mbella was forced to make place for Samuel Boateng in injury time as the Reds battled back to win.
