Match Report: Asante Kotoko pip Berekum Chelsea to break 15-year home invincibility against Kotoko

Asante Kotoko made a historic statement on the opening weekend of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, edging Berekum Chelsea 1-0 at the Golden City Park to snatch all three points and end Chelsea’s formidable 15-year unbeaten home record.

The game lived up to its billing as a fiercely contested fixture, with the Golden City Park buzzing with expectation from the home fans. Berekum Chelsea, known for their dominance at home, pressed high and created early chances, but Kotoko’s goalkeeper Mohammed Camara stood firm with decisive saves.

The decisive moment arrived midway through the second half when Albert Amoah once again proved to be Kotoko’s match-winner. The forward latched onto a fine through ball, showed composure in front of goal, and fired past the Chelsea goalkeeper to silence the home crowd.

It was Amoah’s second consecutive match-winning goal for the Porcupine Warriors, underlining his growing reputation as a big-game player. His strike not only secured maximum points but also etched Kotoko’s name in history as the side that ended Chelsea’s remarkable home invincibility spanning over a decade and a half.

Berekum Chelsea fought hard to salvage a point, throwing men forward in the dying stages, but Kotoko’s defensive line, marshalled by Henry Ansu and Samba O’Neil, held firm to preserve the clean sheet.

The final whistle sparked jubilant celebrations from the Kotoko bench and traveling supporters, marking a memorable start to their league campaign.

For a second match running, Albert Amoah’s clinical finish secured all three points for Kotoko, who now sit among the early pacesetters in the Ghana Premier League.