MTN FA Cup: King Faisal pip Kotoko to advance to round of 32
Asante Kotoko has been eliminated from the MTN FA Cup after losing 1-0 to city rivals King Faisal at the Baba Yara Stadium on Wednesday.
Andrews Appau gifted King Faisal the equalizer after 26 minutes when Baba Yahaya capitalized on the defender’s mistake by blocking a pass to slot it beyond goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad.
Kotoko came closer to equalizing in the 38th minute but George Mfegue’s feeble shot couldn’t go past goalkeeper Frank Boateng.
King Faisal almost doubled their lead three minutes into the break but Mawuli Wayo’s effort was blocked by Mubarik Yusif.
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Prosper Narteh Ogum brought on Joseph Amoako for George Mfegue and Sheriff Mohammed for Christopher Nettey as the second half began.
Kotoko kept on pressing for an equalizer as Stephen Amankona was gifted with a golden opportunity to equalize but his attempt missed target by an inch.
Substitute Evans Adomako failed to steer home a rebound as his effort was saved. Sarfo Taylor’s connection to Richmond Lamptey’s pass into the box was palmed back into play but Adomako couldn’t strike gold.
Asante Kotoko will now turn their attention to winning the league if they want to represent Ghana in African club competitions next year.
