On Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium, Caleb Amankwah scored a goal late to give Hearts of Oak a point against Asante Kotoko in the first Super Clash of the year.
The Phobians, who were undoubtedly inferior on the afternoon in Kumasi, were saved by Amankwah’s strike in the 88th minute, shocking Kotoko into believing they had secured all three points.
While Steven Mukwala was the greatest culprit, Kotoko must take responsibility for their failure to win since they were wasteful and blew several excellent chances.
Kotoko was the better team in the opening period. They controlled and ought to have been in the lead at halftime, but their attackers were careless.
When Kotoko players were shoved into the box twice in the first half, they believed they had gained a penalty, but referee Selorm Yao Bless disagreed.
Following the interval, Kotoko continued to press, with striker Steven Mukwala squandering a wonderful opportunity, but it didn’t take long for Kotoko to grab a well-earned lead.
Yussif Mubarik scored swiftly in the area to give Kotoko the lead in the 57th minute.
Before Hearts secured an injury-time equalizer through Caleb Amankwah, the referee disregarded yet another penalty appeal.
Kotoko has one point after their first game, whereas Hearts have three games remaining in the season without a victory.
