After losing to Legon Cities FC on Sunday, April 24, 2022, Asante Kotoko had suffered their second setback in front of their home audience at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The Porcupine Warriors were unable to avenge their 2-1 loss to RTU in Tamale, as Legon Cities defeated Asante Kotoko for the first time in their existence.
The demolition work for Legon Cities, led by coach Maxwell Konadu, began in front of the Baba Yara crowd when Jonah Attuquaye was hauled down in the penalty box by Kotoko right defender Christopher Nettey, resulting in a penalty.
In the 17th minute, Michel Otuo scored to give Legon Cities the lead, and Hans Kwofie doubled the lead for the Royals in the 28th minute by tapping into an empty net.
Mudasiru Salifu, a first-half substitution, grabbed a goal back for the Porcupines before the interval, but it was not enough to earn the Porcupines a point.
In the 47th minute, Hans Kwofie headed home a cross from his teammate Jonah Attuqyauye to score it 3-1 for Legon Cities.
In the second half, coach Prosper Narteh introduced Samuel Boateng and Emmanuel Keyekeh, but their efforts were unable to earn the Porcupine a point.
The Royals’ 3-1 victory moves them up to eighth place in the league rankings, while Asante Kotoko maintains their eight-point lead.
