Hearts took an early lead in the 27th minute when Hamza Issah capitalized on a rare error from Kotoko goalkeeper Mohammed Camara, who spilled a cross that Issah slotted into an open net. With that, the Skeare tild score Lewis
Despite trailing, Kotoko responded swiftly after halftime. In the 52nd minute, Peter Amidu Acquah delivered a dangerous cross from the left, which deflected off Hearts defender Konadu Yiadom and looped into the net for the equalizer. Just one minute later, Kwame Opoku slotted in from close range following sharp build-up play to put Kotoko 2–1 up.
Hearts of Oak nearly salvaged a draw late on, but a goal was ruled out for offside. They were then awarded a penalty, yet Emmanuel Amankwah’s spot-kick was brilliantly saved by Camara, whose performance redeemed his earlier mistake.
The victory saw Kotoko extend their unbeaten streak against Hearts to six matches and reaffirm their dominance in the President’s Cup with their record-extending ninth triumph.
Match Details
Date: Sunday, 6 July 2025
Venue: Accra Sports Stadium
Final Score: Hearts of Oak 1–2 Asante Kotoko
Goals
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1–0 (27') Hamza Issah (Hearts) – capitalized on goalkeeper error
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1–1 (52') Own goal – Konadu Yiadom (deviation from Peter Amidu Acquah’s cross)
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1–2 (53') Kwame Opoku (Kotoko) – clinical finish from close range
Key Moment
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Emmanuel Amankwah’s penalty saved late in the match by Kotoko keeper Mohammed Camara.
Asante Kotoko fans rejoiced as their club once again lifted the honourary President’s Cup, reinforcing their status at the pinnacle of Ghanaian football.
