After defeating Nsoatreman FC on Sunday night in a thrilling comeback, the Porcupine Warriors have won the inaugural John Agyekum Kufour (JAK) Cup.
After defeating Nsoatreman FC 2-1 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Asante Kotoko won the 2024 JAK Cup.
With tremendous pressure on Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum’s team to concede at the break, Nsoatreman FC got the game started on a positive note.
After Daniel Afadzu was injured in the 32nd minute, Dennis Votere had to come on for the visitors, forcing them to make an early change.
The Nsoatre-based team led 1-0 at the end of the first half thanks to a brilliant goal by Mohammed Abdul Rahman in the 45th minute of play.
Asante Kotoko used their attacking prowess to score twice in the second half, defeating Nsoatreman FC and winning the championship.
Ugandan international Steven Mukwala scored the equalizer in the 58th minute after skillfully connecting Richmond Lamptey’s corner kick.
Five minutes later, Abdul Manaf’s penalty kick gave Nsoatreman FC another chance to tie the score, but goalie Frederick Asare stopped it.
a chance to extend their lead via the penalty kick, but Frederick Asare, the goalie, stopped Abdul Manaf’s attempt.
After regrouping, Asante Kotoko unleashed terrifying attacks on Nsoatreman FC’s defense, resulting in another goal conceded in the 68th minute that proved to be the game-winning goal.
After receiving a pass from Lamptey, Peter Amidu Acquah, a Ghana U20 star, scored a beautiful goal in the 68th minute of play to give Asante Kotoko the much-needed victory.
J.A. Kufour Cup champions Asante Kotoko maintained their lead to win the first event.
