Tag: MTN FA Cup

Asante Kotoko are in the round of 16 of the MTN FA Cup after beating Kumasi based division two side, Acceler8z FC 2:0 in their round of 32 encounter at the Baba Yara Stadium. Two goals from Kwame Poku and Henry Ansu in either half was all the Porcupine Warriors needed to secure a place in the next stage of the competition. As nine times champions and a premier league side, many fans expected Kotoko to run over their opponents, but they needed additional time to put the game to bed in a match full of suspense. Despite going ahead in the 42nd minute, Kotoko struggled to put the game beyond a team in the wilderness, leaving their fans to sit on tenterhooks for most part of the match until Ansu dashed any hope of a come-back for their opponents six minutes into injury time. The fir...

Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko have booked their places in the Round of 32 of the 2024/25 MTN FA Cup after securing impressive victories in their respective matches. Asante Kotoko defeated Future Stars 2-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, thanks to a second-half brace from Albert Amoah. After a goalless first half, Amoah broke the deadlock in the 65th minute, finishing off a precise through ball from Dauda Saaka He sealed the win in the 86th minute with a thunderous strike into the top corner. Meanwhile, in Accra, Hearts of Oak cruised past Immigration FC with a commanding 4-0 win. A brace from Mawuli Wayo, and goals from Martin Karikari, and Stephen Appiah Asare ensured a comfortable progression for the Phobians. Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kot...