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“Albert Amoah’s Strike Ends Kotoko’s 15-Year Wait in Berekum!”

Ghana Premier League 2025/26: Kotoko End 15-Year Winless Run in Berekum with Victory Over Chelsea

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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Asante Kotoko Sporting Club ended a 15-year winless streak at the Golden City Park with a narrow but historic 1–0 triumph over Berekum Chelsea on Match Day One of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.

The Porcupine Warriors, who had not tasted victory in Berekum since 2010, defied the odds in a fiercely competitive encounter before a charged atmosphere. Berekum Chelsea, traditionally dominant on home soil, looked set to extend their unbeaten home record against Kotoko, but the visitors displayed resilience and tactical discipline throughout.

The breakthrough arrived in the 79th minute when Albert Amoah calmly slotted home the decisive goal, sparking jubilant celebrations among the Kotoko contingent. Chelsea responded with late pressure, but Kotoko’s defence held firm to protect their lead.

This result not only hands Kotoko a perfect start to their league campaign but also breaks a long-standing jinx at one of the most difficult grounds in Ghanaian football. Chelsea, on the other hand, will be left to regroup as they prepare for their next challenge.

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

    I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

    Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

    Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

    I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

    For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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