Asante Kotoko bounced back to winning ways in emphatic fashion, securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars at Baba Yara Stadium. This result marked a strong response after the Porcupine Warriors had suffered their first defeat of the season in the reverse fixture against the same opponents, when Holy Stars handed them a loss earlier in the campaign.
The breakthrough came in the 31st minute when captain Samba O’Neil stepped up confidently to convert a penalty, putting Kotoko ahead after Saaka Dauda was brought down inside the box.
The home side continued to dominate proceedings, but it was a tactical substitution that sparked real excitement among the fans. Returnee Albert Amoah, fresh off the bench under coach Karim Zito, made an immediate impact by doubling the lead with a breathtaking bicycle kick just minutes after entering the fray. The stunning strike sent the Baba Yara crowd into ecstasy and showcased his quality on his return to the club.
Kotoko refused to settle, maintaining their intensity right until the closing stages. Another clever tactical adjustment paid dividends in the 84th minute when Kwame Opoku produced a moment of magic, scoring with a spectacular bicycle kick of his own to put the result firmly beyond the reach of a determined but ultimately stubborn Holy Stars side. The visitors showed resilience at times but were unable to match Kotoko’s firepower and clinical finishing.
The comfortable win ended a three-game winless run for Asante Kotoko, easing pressure on head coach Karim Zito and delivering a dominant performance that underlined their control throughout the encounter.