Asante Kotoko beat Hearts of Oak 2-1 after fierce contest to win inaugural Democracy Cup

Published on: 17 July 2024
Asante Kotoko beat Hearts of Oak 2-1 after fierce contest to win inaugural Democracy Cup
Asante Kotoko wins Democracy Cup

Asante Kotoko defeated Hearts of Oak 2-1 on Wednesday night to clinch the inaugural Democracy Cup trophy.

The Porcupine Warriors made the trip to the capital today determined to return to Kumasi with the trophy.

In a game played at Accra Sports, Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum named an exciting starting eleven that had some of the newly signed players.

Following a good start to the game, Asante Kotoko threatened on multiple occasions and had the chance to score in the 30th minute after the team was awarded a penalty kick.

Experienced midfielder Justice Blay stepped up and converted from 12 yards to give the Porcupine Warriors the lead.

That goal separated the two teams at halftime but Hearts of Oak managed to draw parity just five minutes into the second half.

New signing Asamoah Boateng Afriyie found the back of the Asante Kotoko net with a header in controversial circumstances which left goalkeeper Frederick Asare in need of medical attention.

In the fierce contest that ensued after that goal, it was Asante Kotoko that came up tops with a fantastic goal from Peter Amidu winning the game for Asante Kotoko to be crowned Champions of the inaugural Democracy Cup.