Asante Kotoko has been held to a 2-2 draw by lower-tier outfit Samartex FC in a pre-season friendly match ahead of the start of the 2020/2021 football season.
Nicknamed the Porcupine Warriors, the club is keen on enjoying a stellar campaign in the new football season.
As part of preparations for the Ghana Premier League season, Asante Kotoko today locked horns with Samartex FC in a pre-season friendly match at the Samraboi stadium.
In a game that produced excitements, in-form striker Kwame Opoku hit a brace for the Reds as they drew 2-2 against the opponent at the end of the 90 minutes.
With today’s result, it means that Asante Kotoko has 3 wins and 2 draw from the 5 pre-season friendly matches they have played.
The team now heads into the opening weekend of the Ghana Premier League in good spirit after remaining unbeaten in the off-season.
Asante Kotoko is billed to face off with Techiman Eleven Wonders on Matchday 1 of the Premier League on November 15.