In a betPawa Premier League Matchday 23 fixture, Kotoku Royals and King Faisal, two sides in danger of relegation, clashed at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu on Friday. The match turned out to be a thrilling six-goal affair.
Although King Faisal launched a late comeback attempt in the game’s closing stages, it wasn’t enough to overcome Kotoku Royals’ three first-half goals. In the end, the hosts held on to win 4-2.
Francis Andy Kumi continued his excellent form and opened the scoring for Kotoku Royals in the 13th minute. Augustine Boakye added a goal in the 39th minute, and Richard Dzikoe extended the lead two minutes before halftime.
Although Godfred Asiamah scored for King Faisal, Paul Abanga scored a brilliant free kick to increase the hosts’ advantage. Abdul Latif scored a penalty with five minutes left, but it wasn’t sufficient to change the game’s outcome.
Kotoku Royals were determined to secure a win to keep their season alive, while King Faisal needed the points to climb up the table. Despite their best efforts, Kotoku Royals secured all three points. They remain at the bottom of the league table with 20 points, while King Faisal stays in 16th place with 25 points.
