Nania FC made history by becoming the first team outside the top-flight to win the MTN Ghana FA Cup when beating holders Asante Kotoko 1-0 after extra-time on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Accra-based side, owned and coached by legend Abedi Pele, won the final thanks to a goal scored by substitute Evan Omani.
Omani was teed up inside Kotoko\u2019s box and the forward back-heeled to beat hapless goalkeeper Soulama Abdoulaye who was stuck on his line in the 105th minute.<\/p>\n
Nania recovered from a poor first half extra-time to sting the eight-time winners of the FA Cup to bring more glory to their club owner who led the side on the pitch.<\/p>\n
The club will receive 20,000 Ghana cedis (US$ 13,333) prize money and a ticket to play in next year\u2019s Caf Confederation Cup.<\/p>\n
The first half ended with Nania FC dominating proceedings with a replica of a Barcelona-style of football but lacked the finishing power.<\/p>\n
Kotoko were quiet but had they had moreopportunities and they could have opened the scoring with experienced duo of Ahmed Toure and Alex Asamoah upfront with several chances.<\/p>\n
In stoppage time of the first 45 minutes, Nania midfielder Prince Baffooe\u2019s shot slipped through the hands of goalkeeper Soulama but the resultant corner-kick was wasted.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the 21st minute, Kotoko striker Toure accelerated on the break controlled in the area and laid a pass to the on-rushing Boateng but the latter shot wide disappointingly.<\/p>\n
The script was the same in the second half with Nania winning the plaudits but failing to finish off a lacklustre Kotoko side. The highlights only came in time added on.<\/p>\n
First, a lovely header on goal by Nania FC\u2019s Babamu Yussif was saved by goalie Soulama who stretched to keep the scoreline still barren.<\/p>\n
On 94 minutes, Nania goalkeeper Michael Osai was forced to make a double save inside the box. He failed to clutch Frank Boateng\u2019s powerful shot from 20-yards to his chest fell to Nathaniel Asamoah whose shot was saved again.<\/p>\n
Then came the substitute Omani who scored with a beautiful goal to seal the historic victory to keep Abedi Pele firmly in ther historic books of Ghana football.<\/p>\n
The FA Cup was revived this season after a ten-year break and was sponsored by telecommunication giants MTN.<\/p>\n
Kotoko won the last edition in 2001 beating city-rivals King Faisal 1-0 at the same venue.<\/p>\n
Follow live commentary on MTNFootball.com by clicking on the link below<\/p>\n
http:\/\/africanfootball.mtnfootball.com\/live\/content.php?Item_ID=47531<\/p>\n
Starting lineup:<\/p>\n
Asante Kotoko: Soulama Abdoulaye, Mohammed Sabato, Anokye Prince, Kuffour John, Mohammed Awal, Akuffo Michael, Boateng Frank, Adjei Daniel Nii, Mohammed Fatau, Toure Ahmed, Asamoah Alex\/Nathaniel Asamoah.<\/p>\n
Subs: Ohene Brenya Henry, Asamoah Nathaniel, Oduro Stephen, David Offei, Gershon Akuffo, Haruna Ganiyu, Isaac Amoako.<\/p>\n
Coach: Bogdan Korack<\/p>\n
Nania FC: Sai Michael, Kwao Ebenezer\/Richmond Nketiah, Tetteh Joseph, Abankwa Abraziz, Lartey Lawrence, Owusu Akwasi, Osei Ebenezer\/Evans Omah, Baffoe Prince, Salifu Nuhu\/Yakubu Musah, Amewu David, Babamu Yusif.<\/p>\n
Subs: Mensah Baba, Nketia Richmond, Alorzuke Israel, Salifu Moh<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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