Asante Kotoko were dominant against Asec Mimosas of Ivory Coast as they registered a 1-0 victory to lift the MTN Otumfuo Cup at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.

Stephen Nyarko scored the only goal in the 39th minute after connecting with Kwame Boahene ‘s cross to put his side in front.

Traore Adama of Asec Mimosas won the man of the match award.

The match was part of the commemoration of the 20th Anniversary celebration of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II who ascended the throne 20 years ago.

Kotoko will renew their rivalry with Ivorian giants, Asec Mimosas, on Sunday, May 26, 2019, as the two old foes clash in the Asantehene 20th Anniversary commemoration match.

The game, which will take place at Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, is in honor of the Asantehene and Kotoko’s owner and Life Patron, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on the commemoration of the 20th-year on the throne of the Asante Kingdom.



Director of Communications, Samuel Sarfo Duku (Esq) tells Kotoko Media the clash has been put together by Primeval Media.

“We mandated Primeval to organize the game and they have secured Asec Mimosas, who have also agreed to honor the clash on the said date,” confirms Sarfo Duku (Esq).