Asante Kotoko edged out Berekum Chelsea 1-0 in a nail-biting encounter at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Wednesday, maintaining their grip on top spot in the Ghana Premier League.
The match was a real tactical battle, with Kotoko struggling to find their rhythm and create clear-cut chances, while Berekum Chelsea looked the more menacing side in the early exchanges.
However, the turning point came in the 79th minute when defender Daniel Adjetey unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box, catching the Chelsea defense off guard and breaking the deadlock against the run of play.
This moment of magic proved to be the difference-maker, as Kotoko’s attacking play was far from clinical, and their fans were growing increasingly frustrated.
Despite a late surge from Chelsea, Kotoko dug deep and managed to park the bus, securing all three points and extending their unbeaten run to six league games. This hard-fought victory also sets the stage for a thrilling rematch between the two sides in the Ghana FA Cup semi-finals in May.
With this win, Kotoko cemented their position at the summit of the Ghana Premier League table, having secured back-to-back victories.
On the other hand, Berekum Chelsea remain stuck in mid-table, occupying tenth spot in the league standings, leveled on points and goal difference with current champions Samartex.
