Asante Kotoko secure slender victory against Asekem FC

Ghanaian giants, Asante Kotoko narrowly defeated lower-tier side Asekem FC in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

The Porcupine Warriors managed a 1:0 against Asekem FC who exhibited great performance on the day.

Before this encounter, Kotoko had drew goalless with another lower-tier club PAC Academy earlier today and wanted to make amends with an emphatic win against Asekem FC.

Asekem FC gave Asante Kotoko a good run for their money with a dazzling performance but failed to get a goal.

It was a young trialist Bernard Somuah who netted the only goal for Asante Kotoko in the encounter.

Somuah, a teenager from Ashanti Region-based colts club Anointing FC scored the goal for the Porcupines before the first half break.

Kotoko returned from the recess to dominate possession but failed to utilize their chances with the game ending 1:0 in their favor kind courtesy Bernard Somuah.

The Porcupine Warriors are expected to engage in more friendlies before ending their pre-season preparations.

Credit: getsportsgh