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Asante Kotoko emerged victorious with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Bibiani Gold Stars in a tight showdown on Friday at the Baba Yara Stadium.
The closely contested encounter saw the home side rebound from a disappointing defeat to Heart of Lions in the previous week.
Kotoko secured their breakthrough in the first half as Peter Amidu seized an opportunity from a skillful passing sequence, successfully finding the net while Gold Stars grappled to cope with the unfolding situation.
Capitalizing on the finishing, the Porcupine Warriors clinched a decisive victory, securing all three points and rebounding from the setback against Heart of Lions. This triumph temporarily elevates Kotoko to second place in the rankings, narrowing the gap with the leading side to a mere three points and reinforcing their status as formidable contenders for the title.
Despite Gold Stars’ optimistic start following their success against Berekum Chelsea last week, they couldn’t match Kotoko’s intensity, ultimately surrendering the match and the coveted three points.
Gold Stars now find themselves positioned safely above the relegation zone, with only a narrow three-point margin keeping them from it.
The 2021/22 champions are now gearing up for their next challenge, aiming to maintain their winning momentum as they prepare to face Karela United in their upcoming fixture.
The Porcupine Warriors are determined to continue their climb up the rankings and stay in contention for the championship.
