Kotoko staged an impressive comeback to beat Hearts of Oak by 2-1 in the 2025 Presidents Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The two most glamorous clubs went head to head in the friendly duel, which drew large fans from the capital and beyond.
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His Excellency John Dramani Mahama graced the occasion with his presence alongside Sports Minister Kofi Adams and other notable personalities in the country.
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Both teams went at each other for the breakthrough, but it was the Phobians that drew first blood through Hamza Issa after Guinea-Bissau goalkeeper, Mohammed Camara, made a mess of a cross he should have easily handled.
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Didi Dramani and his charges went into the break with a goal advantage in the back.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS :
Seven minutes after recess, the Porcupine Warriors were back in the game. Konadu Yiadom headed the ball into his own net from a Petr Amidu’s cross from the left side of the attack.
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Two minutes later, the Hearts of Oak defense failed to put their acts together as they conceded yet another goal, Albert Amoah teed up striker partner Kwame Opoku for his side’s lead.
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Emmanuel Amankwah got the opportunity to pull the Accra-based side level, but his poorly taken penalty was met with equal resistance by Mohammed Camara.
The Reds held on to beat their counterparts from Accra.
