Asante Kotoko enhanced their chances of qualifying from the group stage with a 3-0 win over Nkana FC 3-0 at the Baba Yara Stadium in the CAF Confederation Cup match day-four fixture.
Goals from Safiu Abdul Fatawu, Emmanuel Gyamfi and Martin Antwi, all inside the first-half, handed the Porcupine Warriors all three points in the must-win game.
The Reds were quick out of their blocks and striker Abdul Fatawu Safiu whipped in a free kick to the near post which beat goalkeeper Allan Chibwe.
Five minutes later, Burkina Faso international Yocouba Sogne made another attempt with a header, but it was wide of the target.
In the 24th minute, Emmanuel Gyamfi connected home a rebound after Daniel Darkwah's powerful cross from the left came off the upright and back into play.
The ball dropped in front of the winger and he directed it into the twine to double the lead but picked up an injury in the process which ended his contribution.
Coach C.K Akunnor had to shuffle his cards and brought in Kwame Boahene.
Two minutes later, Martin Antwi powerfully struck a free-kick from the right flank with his left foot, which flew over the goalkeeper into the net.
Nkana FC coach Beston Chambeshi responded with a quick substitution by replacing goalkeeper Chibwe with Kelvin Malunga on the half-hour mark.
After the recess, Nkana FC introduced Shadrik Musonda for Freddy Tshimenga.
The visitors never gave up and tried to pile pressure on the Kotoko backline with Ronald Kampamba and Walter Bwalya combining forces.
Just before the hour mark, Kotoko saw an appeal for a penalty waived by the referee after Boahene was whacked down inside the box.
In front of a charged home crowd, the Porcupine Warriors were able to hold on for a valuable 3-0 win.
Kotoko have moved to second place with six points, one behind leaders Al Hilal who defeated Zesco United 3-1 at home.
The Ghanaian champions return to action on matchday five with a home game against Al Hilal on March 10, same day Nkana host Zesco in an all-Zambian affair.
The top two teams at the end of the group series qualify for the quarter-finals.