Nations FC stunned Asante Kotoko at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium yesterday with an impressive performance that deepened the woes of the Porcupine Warriors, who were consigned to a fourth consecutive defeat.
The visitors capitalised on two defensive blunders from Kotoko’s goalkeeper Mohamed Camara and punished him accordingly in the 31st and 45th minutes respectively, to maintain their free scoring performance in their last three games.
Nafiu Sulemana benefited from a poor judgement from goalkeeper Mohamed Camara who failed to deal decisively with an aerial ball deep inside his 18 yard box, to open the scores for the visitors.
Kotoko maintained their composure and kept holding the ball with impressive possessive game but lacked the quality to open up the tight defence of the visitors.
Baba Yahaya’s powerful long range shot, which could have restored parity, strangely struck the woodwork, much to the surprise of the fans at the stadium.
On the stroke of half time, another howler occurred when striker Faisal Charwetey rushed on Goalie Camara in a one-on-one situation and heavily rubbed off the goalkeeper, before increasing the goal tally for Nations.
Kotoko came back strongly and fought hard, with the introduction of fresh pair of legs, Albert Amoah. The Porcupine Warriors persisted to redeem their image but the visitors stood firm to ensure their city rival’s defeat.
This has left Kotoko with just a point out of a possible 15 points, in their last five games.
