Match Report: Mukwala hits brace, De Souza score debut goal as Kotoko trounce RTU in Kumasi

Asante Kotoko secured a convincing 4-0 victory against Real Tamale United (RTU) at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, marking their return to form after failing to win in their previous two games.

Right from the start, the Porcupine Warriors displayed their determination to dominate the game, but they had to wait until the 36th minute to break the deadlock. Augustine Agyapong netted from a free-kick awarded after RTU goalkeeper Yaw Osei handled the ball outside the box and was subsequently sent off.

In the 48th minute, Asante Kotoko earned a penalty when Iddrisu Gadafi handled the ball in the box. Steven Mukwala coolly converted the spot-kick to double their lead.

The Porcupine Warriors remained on the attack and increased their lead to 3-0 in the 64th minute, with Steven Mukwala scoring his second goal of the game and his 10th of the season.

Asante Kotoko sealed their victory with a fourth goal in stoppage time, as Brazilian player Matheus De Souza scored his first goal for the club with a close-range finish.