Asante Kotoko’s title hopes have taken a significant blow following a 3-1 defeat to Heart of Lions at the Kpando Sports Stadium on Saturday afternoon in Matchday 21 of the Ghana Premier League.
The Porcupine Warriors struggled to find their rhythm in the opening exchanges, allowing the home side to seize control. Asante Seedorf Afful opened the scoring in the 35th minute, and Fawzi Ali doubled Heart of Lions’ lead just before halftime, leaving Kotoko trailing 2-0 at the break.
Kotoko improved after the interval, with Ndongani Samba Gilbani converting a penalty in the 58th minute to pull one back. However, Michael Ephson restored the two-goal cushion in the 73rd minute, securing a well-deserved victory for Heart of Lions.
The win ends a poor run of results for the Lions and lifts them to seventh place on 30 points. Asante Kotoko remain third with 35 points and will look to regroup ahead of their Super Clash showdown with Hearts of Oak. Heart of Lions now turn their attention to next week’s encounter with Berekum Chelsea.
Elsewhere, Vision FC and Dreams FC played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex. Dreams’ John Antwi struck twice to give the visitors an early advantage, but Nana Kwesi Amoah pulled one back for Vision just before halftime. Mohammed Iddrisu then secured a late equalizer for Vision in the 90th minute.
The result leaves Vision FC 13th on 24 points, while Dreams FC sit ninth with 26 points. Vision will travel to face Eleven Wonders in Matchday 22, and Dreams host Karela United.
