seven minutes after the restart.
The visitors’ hope was,
however, short-lived as Opoku
responded brilliantly just five
minutes later with his second
goal of the match and ninth of
the campaign. Substitute Fernando
then sealed the emphatic
victory with a fourth goal in the
71st minute.
The result marked an emotional
triumph for Kotoko
manager, Abdulai Karim, against
his former employers, extending
his side’s unbeaten streak to four
matches.
This crucial victory boosts
Kotoko’s championship aspirations,
moving them within just
two points of league leaders,
Bibiani Gold Stars, with three
fixtures remaining.
For Dreams FC, the defeat
ends their three-match unbeaten
run, leaving the Still Believe lads
ninth on the standings as the
season approaches its climax.
• A scene from the Kotoko
versus Dreams FC game
Kwame Opoku delivered an impressive performance as Asante Kotoko dismantled Dreams FC 4-1 in their Ghana Premier League week 31 clash at the Baba Yara Stadium.
The Porcupines struck first through Albert Amoah in the 15th minute before Opoku doubled their advantage, reacting sharply to convert Dauda Saka’s cross five minutes before halftime.
Kotoko entered the break comfortably ahead but were forced into a change as Amoah, nursing an injury, made way for Elvis Kyei Baffour. The substitution briefly disrupted their rhythm, allowing Dreams’ Jonathan Nemorden to reduce the deficit seven minutes after the restart.
The visitors’ hope was, however, short-lived as Opoku responded brilliantly just five minutes later with his second goal of the match and ninth of the campaign. Substitute Fernando then sealed the emphatic victory with a fourth goal in the 71st minute.
The result marked an emotional triumph for Kotoko manager, Abdulai Karim, against his former employers, extending his side’s unbeaten streak to four matches.
This crucial victory boosts Kotoko’s championship aspirations, moving them within just two points of league leaders, Bibiani Gold Stars, with three fixtures remaining.
For Dreams FC, the defeat ends their three-match unbeaten run, leaving the Still Believe lads ninth on the standings as the season approaches its climax
FROM KINGSLEY E. HOPE, KUMASI
