Asante Kototo staged an impressive comeback on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to beat Nsoatreman 2-1 to emerge winners of the J.A. Kufour Cup.
The Porcupine Warriors came from behind to beat the visiting side in a thrilling encounter in the match that was played in honour of former Ghana President John Agyekum Kufour.
The match began with both sides wearing the same yellow jerseys, but in order for Kotoko to change into their white strip for easy identification, play was stopped in the 25th minute.
Nsoatreman’s first goal came from Abdul Rahman in the first half, giving them a lead that lasted until halftime.
But in the 57th minute, Steven Mukwala, a striker for Kotoko from Uganda, tied the score.
Shortly afterward, Nsoatreman were given a penalty; however, custodian Frederick Asare saved Manaf Umar’s attempt to keep Kotoko in the match.
In the 67th minute, a well-executed goal by Peter Amidu for Kotoko was made possible by a feed from Richmond Lamptey.
This ensured the Porcupine Warriors’ triumph.
This match was part of the JAK Foundation’s efforts to honour the legacy of former Ghanaian president John Agyekum Kufuor, who served two terms from 2000 to 2008.