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Black Stars thump Kotoko

Accra, Oct. 13, GNA – The Black Stars of Ghana
defeated Kumasi Asante Kotoko 3-0 in a friendly match played at the Baba Yara
Sports Stadium, Kumasi, on Friday evening.

Goals from Majeed Warris, Emmanuel Boateng and
Christian Atsu ensured a resounding victory for the ruthless Black Stars whose
2019 African Cup Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone, was cancelled due to
FIFA’s suspension on the Si

Accra, Oct. 13, GNA – The Black Stars of Ghana
defeated Kumasi Asante Kotoko 3-0 in a friendly match played at the Baba Yara
Sports Stadium, Kumasi, on Friday evening.

Goals from Majeed Warris, Emmanuel Boateng and
Christian Atsu ensured a resounding victory for the ruthless Black Stars whose
2019 African Cup Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone, was cancelled due to
FIFA’s suspension on the Sierra Leone Football Association.

The Black Stars, begun the game on a good note
having controlled possession in the early stages, as Majeed Warris opened the
scoring with a calm finish in penalty box after a delightful pass from Turkish
based midfielder Isaac Sackey.

The game become very cagey afterwards with
Kotoko bouncing back into the game having created numerous chances, but were
unable to capitalize on them as the first half ended with Black Stars taking a
slim lead.

Emmanuel Boateng after recess, scored the
second goal for the Black Stars on the 47th minute mark after dazzling
play by Newcastle United Christian Atsu who set up the Levante Striker, who
cooly slotted beyound Ibrahim Danladi.

Atsu made it three for the Black Stars on the
55th minute as he dribbled past Kotoko defender Wahab Adams and struck the ball
past Kotoko goalkeeper Danlandi.

The game failed to produce more goals as Black
Stars ended the game 3-0 victors.

GNA


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