Asante Kotoko continued their impressive turnaround with a narrow 1-0 victory over Karela United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Captain Justice Blay converted a second-half penalty to secure all three points for the Porcupine Warriors, propelling them to the top of the Ghana Premier League table.
Kotoko endured a rocky start to the season, going winless in their opening five games, including four consecutive defeats, which cast doubts on their title ambitions. However, the team has bounced back in style, winning six of their last seven matches to reclaim the top spot.
Sunday’s encounter was a cagey affair, with Kotoko dominating possession (57%) but struggling to penetrate a well-organized Karela defence. Despite creating six goal attempts, only two were on target, reflecting the tight nature of the contest.
The breakthrough came when Baba Yahaya was fouled in the penalty area, and Blay stepped up to calmly slot home the decisive goal.
Karela United, meanwhile, remain rooted to the bottom of the league table. Their lack of attacking threat was evident, managing just one shot on target throughout the match. With relegation looming, they will need a significant improvement in form to turn their season around.
Asante Kotoko, now a point clear at the summit, will aim to maintain their momentum when they visit Nsoatreman in their next fixture.
Karela United, desperate for a lifeline, will host Berekum Chelsea in their upcoming game.
Kotoko’s resurgence underlines their determination to challenge for the league title, silencing early-season critics with a remarkable revival.
