{"id":271671,"date":"2024-12-27T22:25:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T22:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/27\/2024-25-gpl-kwame-opoku-scores-on-return-as-asante-kotoko-beat-gold-stars\/"},"modified":"2024-12-27T22:25:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T22:25:22","slug":"2024-25-gpl-kwame-opoku-scores-on-return-as-asante-kotoko-beat-gold-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/27\/2024-25-gpl-kwame-opoku-scores-on-return-as-asante-kotoko-beat-gold-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"2024\/25 GPL: Kwame Opoku scores on return as Asante Kotoko beat Gold Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kwame Opoku marked his return to Asante Kotoko in style, scoring in their 2-0 victory over Bibiani Gold Stars in a Matchday 15 Premier League clash on Friday evening at the Baba Yara Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Porcupine Warriors, buoyed by their recent fine form, took an early lead through captain Justice Blay, who converted a penalty in the 20th minute after a foul in the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kotoko dominated possession and looked the more threatening side throughout the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/20241227_203933-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032664536\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highlight of the evening came in the 73rd minute when Opoku, making his first appearance since rejoining the club for a second spell, slotted home the second goal to seal the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His goal not only delighted the home crowd but also underlined his importance to the team as they chase league glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this victory, Asante Kotoko leapfrog Gold Stars into second place on the league table, with both teams tied on 27 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The win extends Kotoko\u2019s strong record at the Baba Yara Stadium and keeps them firmly in contention for the league title.<\/p>\n\n                <p><strong>DISCLAIMER: <\/strong>The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.<\/p>      \n               \n <!-- Post Tags -->\n                \n\n                        \n\n    \n                                 \n                                             \n                    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kwame Opoku marked his return to Asante Kotoko in style, scoring in their 2-0 victory over Bibiani Gold Stars in a Matchday 15 Premier League clash on Friday evening at the Baba Yara Stadium. 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