GPL Roundup: Kotoko return to winning ways, Oly hold XI Wonders

Asante Kotoko bounced back to winning ways with a narrow 0-1 away win at relegation threatened WAFA in a Ghana Premier League match-day 27 fixture in Sogakope on Saturday.

After a barren first half, Kotoko kept the chase on for an opener until striker Franck Etouga Mbella grabbed the match-winner in the 64th minute to deepen the woes of WAFA at their own back yard.

The Cameroonian goal monger kept his composure despite a chase from WAFA’s Henry Oware and managed to dummy goalkeeper Osei Kwadwo Bonsu to slot in the ball.

The second half goal was Etouga’s 18 of the season as he endeavours to win the GPL Goalking ahead of his closest contenders – Bright Adjei of Aduana Stars, Yaw Annor of AshGold and Bechem United’s Augustine Okrah, who are all tied on 12 goals on the Top Scorer’s chart.

The vital away triumph extends Kotoko’s lead on the GPL table to 55 points, ten points ahead of second placed Bechem United, who will be in action against King Faisal in Kumasi on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Great Olympics climbed 2 spots up to the 5th position with a hard-fought 0-0 at demotion candidates Techiman Eleven Wonders on Saturday.