Steven Mukwala, who was hailed as the hero for Asante Kotoko in the Super Clash last weekend after scoring a brace to beat Hearts of Oak 2-0, found himself in the villain’s role during their clash with Great Olympics on Sunday.
Great Olympics emerged victorious with a 1-0 win at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, boosting their chances of escaping the relegation battle.
Due to the closure of the Baba Yara Stadium for the Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Porcupine Warriors had to play at the alternate venue. However, facing a historic club like Great Olympics meant they did not have a full home advantage.
Oly Dade, precariously lying in the drop zone before the match, secured a vital victory to aid their fight for survival. Raymond Grippman stole the show with the only goal in the 43rd minute, punishing Kotoko for their wastefulness. Earlier in the game, Steven Mukwala missed a crucial opportunity to put Kotoko ahead by failing to convert a penalty in the 16th minute.
Asante Kotoko fail to convert a penalty kick against Great Olympics.
They trail 1-0 #3SportsGH
— #3Sports (@3SportsGh) June 2, 2024
Despite the win, Great Olympics remain 16th on the league table but have an outstanding match that could prove pivotal in determining their fate in the top flight. With the win, they keep their hopes alive for staying in the league.
As for Kotoko, they sit 10th on the table with 43 points, and the defeat dashes their hopes of finishing in the top four.
In other matches, Berekum Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over bottom-placed Real Tamale United, who must now win their remaining three games to ensure survival in the Ghana Premier League. Dreams FC beat Karela United 1-0, and Accra Lions were held to a 1-1 draw against Nsoatreman. Medeama SC lost at home to Heart of Lions.
The next few matchdays will be critical for both the top and bottom of the table as teams fight to achieve their season goals, whether it’s securing the title, a top-four finish, or avoiding relegation.
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