Kumasi Asante Kotoko has leapfrogged Accra Hearts of Oak to third on the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League standings.

The Porcupine Warriors recorded an impressive 3-0 home victory over their regional rivals Nations FC.

Albert Amoah headed home Kotoko’s lead from a Kotei well-delivered cross in the 23rd minute of the game.

The derby certainly was not short of drama as head coach of Kotoko Prince Owusu was involved in a heated exchange with the centre referee George Mawuli at the end of half-time.

Kotoko looked more assured and in control of play in the second half as captain Samba O’neil and Morifing Donzo secured a deserved win for Kotoko.