Krobea Kumasi Asante Kotoko after losing twice to city rivals King Faisal in the Ghana Premier League and the MTN FA Cup intensified their training to ensure they get positive results to make their angry fans rally behind the team once again.
King Faisal knocked Kumasi Asante Kotoko out of the MTN FA Cup in their last competitive game before the team travelled to the Agyemang Badu Stadium to face Aduana Stars.
Dr. Ogum, the manager of Kumasi Asante Kotoko got his selection right this time around as they gave the hosts a run for their money. From the start of the game till the end, Kotoko were on top in all statistics with five (5) former players of Kotoko playing for Aduana Stars.
It took the porcupine warriors 19 minutes to break the deadlock at the Agyemang Badu Stadium. George Omgba found the back of the net in the nineteenth minute to give Kotoko the lead and the visitors were able to hold on to their lead till the whistle for the end of the first half.
The second half almost produced no spectacular play from both sides and the game was managed by both teams as Kotoko played tactically to protect their loan goal lead.
In the 90+4 minute, Richmond Lamptey added the second for Kumasi Asante Kotoko to seal their obvious win over their rivals at their own backyard.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko after ten (10) games are back to the top of the lead log with 23 points and a game in hand against current GPL Champions, Glorious Accra Hearts of Oak.