Ten-man Aduana Stars defied all odds to beat Kotoko away from home at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
The two teams were evenly poised to take all three points judging from the line ups that was presented by both coaches.
The visiting team drew first blood through Stephen Amankona as early as the 7th minute (capitalising on a goalkeeper error by Danlad Ibrahim).
The home team tried creating and getting the equalizer but a resolute Aduana Stars defense led by Richard Anokye and Osein Kuffour Samuel repealed the repeated attacks..
Two minutes before the end of the first half, Raymond Agyemang was sent off a second bookable offense reducing the visiting team to ten man despite their early lead.
The second half was similar to the first with the home team probing for an equalizer but the visiting team stood resolute to the task.
Eric Tinkler effected several changes but it failed to yield any dividends on the game.
Seidu Saana sealed the winner from a devastating counter attacking move.
The results sees, Kotoko lose their first game of the season and at home.
Samuel Boadu s a strong result for the visitors if it holds (or held) to full time: winning away at Baba Yara while a man short is a big statement early in the 2026/27 season. Amankona, a recent signing and pro
Kotoko silenced at home by Aduana Stars
