Asante Kotoko remain one of the few unbeaten sides in the Ghana Premier League after a gritty 1–1 draw with Aduana FC at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.
The match burst into life early when Emmanuel Marfo pounced in the 6th minute, reacting fastest to a loose ball to put Aduana ahead. The Porcupine Warriors appeared vulnerable in goal; with their first-choice keeper Mohammed Camara away on international duty with Guinea, Dari Aziz his deputy was caught off guard, failing to hold an initial shot and allowing Marfo to finish from the rebound.
Kotoko’s Response
Kotoko didn’t let the early setback rattle them.
As the game progressed, they grew in confidence and control, building their momentum through sustained possession and purposeful attacks. Their persistence paid off when Lord Amoah stepped up and produced a moment of real magic—a stunning strike that flew into the net, leveling the score and sending the home crowd into raptures.
Neither Side Bites
The second half was tense. Both teams created opportunities as they looked for a winner, but neither could find the clinical edge. Kotoko’s defence stayed composed, while Aduana couldn’t convert their promising moves into a decisive goal.
What It Means
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The draw extends Kotoko’s unbeaten run, underscoring their consistency even when not at their best.
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Despite being held, Kotoko remain competitive with two games in hand, which could work in their favor in the title race.
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For Aduana, the result is a mixed bag ; their unbeaten run now stretches to six matches, but dropping points here costs them in the title push.
Looking Ahead
Kotoko will look to bounce back and get back to winning ways when they take on Young Apostles in midweek. Given their resilience today, they’ll be confident of turning draws into wins.
