Asante Kotoko completed a league double over their bitter rivals Hearts of Oak this season with a 2-0 win at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, in a match for week 31 of the Ghana Premier League.
The first round encounter, played in Kumasi, saw Asante Kotoko emerge victorious with a 3-2 scoreline.
The two goals in the recent match were scored by Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala just nine minutes into the game and late in stoppage time.
Mukwala capitalized on a brilliant overhead pass, displaying composure as he finished despite the close pursuit of four Hearts of Oak defenders who failed to challenge him in the first goal.
He then added the second very late in stoppage t
With this win, Asante Kotoko advances to ninth place with 43 points, while Hearts of Oak sits in 13th place with 38 points, placing them four points away from the relegation zone.
Asante Kotoko's next fixture is against Accra Great Olympics on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for week 32 of the Ghana Premier League.
Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak is scheduled to host Nations FC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, May 31, 2024, for their week 32 fixture.