Players of Basake Holy Stars
Asante Kotoko suffered their first defeat of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season after Basake Holy Stars snatched a dramatic 2–1 victory at the AAK II Ampain Sports Arena on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Holy Stars took an early second-half lead in the 48th minute through Richmond Somiah, who put the struggling side ahead. The goal energised the home crowd, who sensed a rare opportunity for a big scalp despite their relegation battle.
Kotoko, however, responded just four minutes later. Kwame Opoku, featuring in only his third match since returning from injury, struck in the 52nd minute to level the score. The forward’s first league goal of the season revived the Porcupine Warriors and briefly tilted the momentum in their favour.
With the score at 1–1, Kotoko pushed forward, aware that a win would send them to the top of the league table. But despite their dominance in possession, clear chances were few, and Holy Stars remained disciplined and dangerous on the counter.
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Just when it seemed both teams would settle for a draw, heartbreak hit the visitors. In added time, Prince Tweneboah produced a stunning late finish to hand Basake Holy Stars all three points, sealing one of the biggest upsets of the season.
The victory lifts the relegation-threatened side from six points to nine points after 11 games, occupying 17th place. For Kotoko, the defeat keeps them on 20 points and fourth place on the league table.
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