Match Report: Mbella Etouga’s hattrick sinks Accra Lions in Kumasi

A hat-trick from Cameroonian import Frank Etouga ensured that Asante Kotoko bounced back to winning ways after beating Accra Lions 3-1.

The Porcupine Warriors came into the game at the back of a 2-1 defeat to strugglers Elmina Sharks and were already on course to bounce back to winning ways after just 3 minutes against Accra Lions. Frank Etouga fired a shot from inside the box pass goalkeeper Fredrick Asare.

Accra Lions came close to leveling the score in the 17th minute. Kelvin Kyei failed to tap the ball into the net from close range after a good work by Daniel Awuni.

The Porcupine Warriors doubled their lead in the 45th minute, Frank Etouga dumped the disappointment from last week’s penalty miss to score from a spot-kick and make it 2-0.

Minutes later, Accra Lions reduced the deficit from a spot-kick calmly converted by Kelvin Kyei.

At the start of the second half, both teams had the chance to score, Seidu Basit failed to connected perfectly with a good cross from Christopher Acheampong, whiles Ismail Ganiu saw his effort from a free-kick saved by the goalkeeper.

Minutes after seeing his effort cleared off the line, Frank Etouga scored in the 84th minute to grab his hat-trick and make it 3-1.

Accra Lions in the remaining minutes of the game had two good chances to score but they failed to take those chances.

Man of the match: Frank Etouga (Asante Kotoko)