Kotoko defeat Bofoakwa

Kumasi: Kumasi Asante Kotoko scored a not-too-impressive 3-1 victory over Bofoakwa Tano in their match played at the Kumasi Sports Stadium last Sunday. Alhough Kotoko won, it was the youthful Bofoakwa side who thrilled the fairly large crowd with free-flowing football and exposed the rough edges of Kotoko. Inside right Ali Babangida, who was as slippery as an eel, ran through the sloppy Kotoko defence with nonchalant ease but his colleague strikers frittered away the numerous chances he created. Kotoko, hit by goal famine and reverses in recent times, took the field with confidence in their all-red attire and scored one of the fastest goals so far recorded at the stadium. After Bofoakwa had kicked-off, Kotoko seized the initiative as Prince Adu-Poku dashed along the left and crossed the ball onto the path of right winger Ernest Boateng to scored under a minute. Surprisingly, Kotoko recoiled into their shells after the brilliant take-off, allowing Bofoakwa to level up in the eighth minute when inside right Ali Babangida beat goalkeeper Constant Mantey in a swift-counter attack. From then on, Bofoakwa bombarded the goal-area of Kotoko whose midfield had broken down completely. Hearts former player, Nicholas Addo restored Kotoko's lead when he strolled through the middle in the 26th minute and fired a low shot which beat goalkeeper Losina Ahmed. Bofoakwa were still in control after resumption as Kotoko could not string their game together and had to wait until the 78th minute when Ernest Boateng scored the third goal to ensure victory for his side. MORE.../

Kumasi: Kumasi Asante Kotoko scored a not-too-impressive 3-1 victory over Bofoakwa Tano in their match played at the Kumasi Sports Stadium last Sunday. Alhough Kotoko won, it was the youthful Bofoakwa side who thrilled the fairly large crowd with free-flowing football and exposed the rough edges of Kotoko. Inside right Ali Babangida, who was as slippery as an eel, ran through the sloppy Kotoko defence with nonchalant ease but his colleague strikers frittered away the numerous chances he created. Kotoko, hit by goal famine and reverses in recent times, took the field with confidence in their all-red attire and scored one of the fastest goals so far recorded at the stadium. After Bofoakwa had kicked-off, Kotoko seized the initiative as Prince Adu-Poku dashed along the left and crossed the ball onto the path of right winger Ernest Boateng to scored under a minute. Surprisingly, Kotoko recoiled into their shells after the brilliant take-off, allowing Bofoakwa to level up in the eighth minute when inside right Ali Babangida beat goalkeeper Constant Mantey in a swift-counter attack. From then on, Bofoakwa bombarded the goal-area of Kotoko whose midfield had broken down completely. Hearts former player, Nicholas Addo restored Kotoko's lead when he strolled through the middle in the 26th minute and fired a low shot which beat goalkeeper Losina Ahmed. Bofoakwa were still in control after resumption as Kotoko could not string their game together and had to wait until the 78th minute when Ernest Boateng scored the third goal to ensure victory for his side. MORE.../