Asante Kotoko SC Triumphs Over Kwamo Future Stars In Cup Clash

Asante Kotoko SC secured a convincing 2-0 victory against Kwamo Future Stars in a cup match held at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on 1 December 2024. The match kicked off at 3:00 pm and saw the home side dominate proceedings, with Albert Amoah emerging as the star of the show.

Asante Kotoko lined up in a 4-2-1-3 formation, which allowed for a balanced approach between defence and attack. Mohamed Camara took his position in goal, while Lord Amoah and Patrick Asiedu occupied the right and left defensive flanks respectively. The central defensive pairing of Samba O’niel and Joseph Ablorh provided a solid backbone. In midfield, Justice Blay and Andrews Ntim Manu operated as central midfielders, tasked with both breaking up opposition play and facilitating attacks. Baba Yahaya played a more advanced role as the attacking midfielder, supporting the front three, which consisted of Elvis Kyei Baffour on the right, Albert Amoah as the central striker, and Saaka Dauda on the left. The substitutes for the match included Emmanuel Antwi, Peter Amidu Acquah, and Michael Kyei Dwamena.

The first half saw both teams probing for openings, but it was Asante Kotoko who looked more threatening. Despite their efforts, the first 45 minutes ended without any goals, with both sides heading into the break at 0-0.

The second half began with a tactical substitution as Emmanuel Antwi replaced Baba Yahaya just after the restart. However, within minutes of his introduction, Antwi received a yellow card for a foul, putting him on notice early in the half. Asante Kotoko continued to assert their dominance, and in the 57th minute, Justice Blay was cautioned for a bad tackle, adding to the tension on the pitch.

In the 62nd minute, Peter Amidu Acquah came on for Elvis Kyei Baffour, and shortly after, Michael Kyei Dwamena replaced Justice Blay. These changes injected fresh energy into the Kotoko side, and it was Dwamena who played a pivotal role in breaking the deadlock.

In the 67th minute, Albert Amoah scored the first goal of the match, converting a precise cross from Kyei Dwamena from close range with his right foot. The stadium erupted as Kotoko took a deserved lead, showcasing their attacking prowess.

As the match drew to a close, Amoah was not finished yet. In the 87th minute, he struck again, this time with a spectacular long-range effort assisted by Emmanuel Antwi. The goal, a stunning screamer, sealed the victory for Asante Kotoko, who displayed their quality and determination throughout the match.

With the final whistle, Asante Kotoko SC celebrated a well-earned 2-0 victory over Kwamo Future Stars, with Albert Amoah undoubtedly the standout performer of the match.