Asante Kotoko left it late to claim a dramatic 1-0 victory over arch-rivals Hearts of Oak in a fiercely contested clash, securing the bragging rights in a game that remained goalless for 90 minutes.
The decisive moment came in the 94th minute when Hearts of Oak’s Kelvin Osei Asibey mishandled a clearance, presenting Albert Amoah with a golden opportunity. The in-form forward made no mistake, calmly slotting the ball home to net his seventh goal of the season and send the Kotoko fans into wild celebrations.
With this win, Asante Kotoko climbed to 6th on the league table with 21 points, while Hearts of Oak slipped to 7th place with 19 points.
Albert Amoah’s exceptional performance earned him the NASCO Man of the Match award, further solidifying his status as a key player for the Porcupine Warriors.
The victory is a significant morale booster for Kotoko as they aim to climb higher in the standings, while Hearts will need to regroup after this heartbreaking loss.
