Asante Kotoko dropped vital points at home on Sunday afternoon after being held to a 1-1 draw by Bechem United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The result means the Porcupine Warriors are now level on points with Bibiani GoldStars at the top of the Ghana Premier League table.
Kotoko came into the game with a slim lead at the summit and were hoping to extend that advantage in front of their home fans. But Bechem United proved stubborn opponents, frustrating the hosts with a solid display and nearly stealing all three points.
The visitors struck first in the 69th minute through Darlvin Yeboah, who finished off a well-worked move to silence the crowd in Kumasi. With pressure mounting and their title hopes hanging in the balance, Kotoko pushed forward and were thrown a lifeline late in the game.
A controversial penalty was awarded in the closing stages, sparking protests from the Bechem camp. But Albert Amoah kept his composure and slotted home the equaliser, salvaging a point for Kotoko.
Despite extending their unbeaten run to seven games, the full-time whistle was met with frustration. Head coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum and his players looked disappointed, aware they had let a golden opportunity slip away on home soil. A win would have kept them clear of GoldStars, who beat Young Apostles 1-0 in Bibiani to draw level at the top.
Bechem United, coming off two straight defeats, executed their tactics perfectly—staying compact at the back and threatening on the counterattack. Though they walked away with just a point, it was a performance that will boost their confidence in the final stretch of the season.
Next up, Kotoko face a tough trip to Accra Lions, where another slip could prove costly in their title chase. Meanwhile, Bechem United will host GoldStars in a crucial clash that could reshape the league standings.
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