GPL: Heart of Lions humble Asante Kotoko

Asante Kotoko failed to close the gap on Ghana Premier League (GPL) leaders Medeama following Saturday’s 1-3 loss in Week 21 against Heart of Lions at the Kpando Stadium.

Micheal Ephson’s 3rd Goal.@GhanaLeague#DzieWoaNu pic.twitter.com/9Cf0qCTpVl

— Kpando Heart Of Lions Fc (@HeartOfLionsFc) January 31, 2026

Heart of Lions had won just a game in their last ten fixtures prior to hosting Asante who pummeled Holy Stars 3-0 last weekend at the Baba Yara stadium.

The hosts left no stone unturned with Seedorf Asante breaking the deadlock in the 35th after tapping in from close range. They doubled their tally just on the stroke of half time when Fawzi Ali found the back of the net after a goalmouth scramble, leaving Kotoko with a mountain to climb.

Back from recess, the Porcupine Warriors reignited their hopes with a goal back through Samba O’Neil’s 59th minute penalty kick. The eventual winners, however, had other ideas when Michael Ephson nailed Kotoko’s coffin with a 74th minute goal.

The victory pushed the victors into seventh spot on the league table with 30 points with Kotoko sharing 35 points with Hearts of Oak and Aduana FC in third, pending the remains week 21 games on Sunday.

Leaders Medeama failed to stretch their lead after slipping to a 2-1 loss at Nations FC on Friday.

Ghana Premier League: Week 21 fixtures

Friday, January 30

Nations FC 2-1 Medeama

Saturday, January 31

Vision FC 2-2 Dreams FC

Heart of Lions 3-1 Kotoko

Sunday, February 1

Karela United vs Hohoe United

Hearts of Oak VS Bechem United

Holy Stars vs Berekum Chelsea

Aduana vs Samartex

GoldStars vs All Blacks

Young Apostles vs Eleven Wonders