Match Report : Kotoko’s Mukawala guns Hearts of Oak down in Kumasi

A brace from Steven Mukwala was enough for Kotoko to beat Hearts of Oak in game week thirty-one at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday afternoon.

The two teams have not enjoyed the best of fortunes in the ongoing Ghana Premier League. 

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In a game with lots of emotions and expectations riding on it, it was the host that took the lead, through Steven Mukwala, who outmuscled, Thomas Winimi and Kofi Agbesimah to slot the ball past the onrushing goalkeeper, Kwesi Nketia in post for Accra-based side on the 8th minute. 

Coach Outtara effected three changes, taking off, Linda Mtange, Salifu Ibrahim, and Issah Kuka for Yaw Baafi, S. Adams, and Cisse Kassim in the 57th minute of the game.

The change failed to positively impact the game in favor of the Phobians. 

In the dying embers of the game, Mukwala received a pass from teammate Somuah on the right hand of attack and weaved his way through the defense of Hearts to shoot a fantastic shot past the helpless, Nketia.

This will be Hearts’ fourth loss in five games which deepens their woes in the league as they lie 13th on the log two points adrift of the relegation safety net.

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Meanwhile, the Porcupine Warriors, who lost last week away to Berekum Chelsea will savor this win against their bitter rivals which lifts them to 9th on the log as they await Great Olympics in their next league encounter at  Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday afternoon.