Asante Kotoko managed a 1-0 win against Karela United at the Akoon Park on Friday in the Match Week 13 of the Ghana Premier League.

William Opoku’s goal was the only thing that separated both teams after 90 minutes in Tarkwa.

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The striker scored an early goal after receiving a flick pass from Emmanuel Gyamfi to put the ball under the legs of the keeper just 2 minutes into the game.

Karela fought did all they could to get back into the game but were unsuccessful. Emmanuel Keyeke and Diawisie Taylor came close to scoring but were denied by Kwame Baah on several occasions.

The win sees Asante Kotoko move up to the Ghana Premier League table for the first time this season.

Former Asante Kotoko forward Kwame Boateng has joined Karela United on a two-year deal according to several reports in the local media.

The center forward has joined Karela United ahead of the 2020 Ghana Premier League season.

Kwame Boateng left Asante Kotoko in 2017 after failing to find form at the Baba Yara Stadium for the Porcupines. The well-built forward joined Medeama where he stayed for only 18 months before leaving.

Karela United are looking to pair Kwame Boateng with Diawisiw Taylor in the 2020 Ghana Premier League season.

Accra Hearts of Oak have completed the signing of former Karela United midfielder Emmanuel Mintah on a free transfer in the ongoing transfer window.

The club announced on Saturday morning that they have secured the services of the 28-year old defensive midfielder on a free transfer.

The former Alassiouty Sport player has reportedly pen a 2-year contract with the club.

Welcome, Emmanuel Mintah to @HeartsOfOakGH .Everyone at the club wishes you the very best during your stay. #WelcomMintah
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— Phooobia! – #WeNeverSayDie (@HeartsOfOakGH) September 7, 2019

Karela United secured a famous victory against Ashantigold in Obuasi thanks to Diawisie Taylor’s 94th-minute strike that sent his team into the finals.

Karela head coach Johnson Smith stated that his side played well and believed to the end and they don’t fear any team they come against.

Hearts Of Oak coach Kim Grant revealed that he is proud of his boys and delighted after a narrow ain against Karela United on Wednesday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Hearts Of Oak secured a spot in the semifinals after the win, and Kim Grant revealed that he is delighted with the win and his team’s performance.



“Karela United are a very good team and I knew we had to be solid. We kept a clean sheet and had opportunities to score, we obviously got a penalty and we won the game from that, but overall I am very delighted and so proud of the boys because they worked very hard for the points and that shows the winning mentality we got here” he said



Hearts Of Oak are the first team in the Special Competition to qualify for the semi-finals.

Hearts of Oak secured a narrow win against Karela United on Sunday to seal Sem-final qualification, but Karela coach insists that his boys were the better side despite the defeat.

Hearts grabbed all three points through a controversial penalty, Christopher Bonney scored from the spot to seal the game.

Speaking to the Press after the game, Karela United coach Johnson Smith believes his side were better than Hearts in the game.

“I know my boys were better, I liked the way my boys played, and I don’t think Hearts would contain us in perfect weather. The pitch was slippery”



Karela United are four points behind Hearts of Oak and will be looking to win their remaining games to qualify for the Semifinals with Hearts.

Hearts Of Oak new signing Dominic Eshun has been ordered to return to Karela United after Karela reported Hearts to the Ghana Football Association for illegal signing of the player.

Karela United reported Hearts of Oak to the Player Status Committee of the GFA on the matter and they made a decision today and asked the player to return to the club and finish his contract.

The Player Status Committee of the Ghana Football Association sat on the case today and have ruled in favor of Karela United.



Dominic Eshun according to the ruling is still a player of Karela United and has been ordered to join the club till his current contract runs out in nine months time.

Dominic Eshun didn’t feature in any game for Hearts Of Oak.

BREAKING NEWS:

The Player Status Committee of the Ghana Football Association on Thursday, May 2, 2019, ordered player Dominic Eshun to return to @KarelaUtd_FC to serve the remainder of his contract with the club after illegally signing for @HeartsOfOakGH late last year. pic.twitter.com/QYztybuKO6

— Karela United FC (@KarelaUtd_FC) May 2, 2019