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Asante Kotoko Player Ratings vs Hearts of Oak: Appau impress
Asante Kotoko failed to take the opportunity to edge closer to their first league title in seven years after a narrow 1-0 defeat against their arch-rivals Hearts of Oak.
Afriyie Barnieh scored the only goal to take his side three points clear at the top of the table.
The Porcupines barely threatened the Hearts defence; the entire team created two big chances in the entire 90 minutes of the game.
Player Ratings:
Kwame Baah- 6 – Not at fault for the goal and could do only little about it. Also saved a close shot from Patrick Razak
Christopher Nettey – 5 – Could’ve done more to help Evans Adomako in the first half. He also made few mistakes where one would’ve expected more.
Abdul Ganiyu – 6 – Had a decent game; partnered pretty well with Andrews Appau. Just need to start making decisions faster at the back.
Andrews Appau – 8 – Considering this is his first appearance against Hearts of Oak, the 19-year-old was immense; played with precise composure and character.
Patrick Asmah – 7 – Helped greatly defensively, was one of the best players out there.
Habib Mohammed – 6 – Was at fault for the goal after leaving Afriyie unmarked inside the box. The mistake was the only stain to his decent performance.
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Mudasiru Salifu – 5– He played pretty okay but lost faith when Hearts scored.
Emmanuel Keyekeh – 7– He was the engine house of that midfield, should be proud of his performance.
Evans Adomako – 5 – Struggled throughout the game and barely touched the ball in the opponent’s box.
Emmanuel Gyamfi – 6– Did okay but didn’t time his crosses well in the game.
Fabio Gama – 6 – Tried to create chances but unsuccessful in many occasions; not his best day.
Subs:
Augustine Okrah – 2– Had the best chance of the game but fluffed it greatly.
Andi Kumi – 4– showed some energy when he came on but didn’t have a major impact in the game
Samuel Frimpong – N/A – Came on late
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.
- Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late). - Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header). - FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah
- Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’). - Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu. - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x - Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar - Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji - Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).
Hearts head coach Nebojša Kapor has lamented the infrastructure problems in Ghanaian football.
Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, ending a three-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League.
Frank Duku’s 20th-minute goal was enough to separate the sides and hand the Phobians three points against the newly promoted outfit.
Despite the win, head coach Nebojša Kapor was left frustrated about the poor state of the Legon pitch.
“This is not our stadium; it’s a national stadium. Ghana football has serious problems with proper pitches,” Kapor said after the match.
The Serbian tactician’s remarks reflect growing frustration among coaches over the quality of playing surfaces across the league.
The Phobias have adopted the University of Ghana as their temporary home venue for the Ghana Premier League.
Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in the next league game away from home.
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