“Kotoko’s Samba Stuns Medeama with 94th-Minute Goal in Thrilling Premier League Clash”

Kumasi — Asante Kotoko and Medeama SC played out a pulsating 2-2 draw in a Ghana Premier League encounter at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the dying moments.

Medeama SC struck early, setting the tone for a tense clash. Derrick Fordjour opened the scoring in the 5th minute with a composed volley, before Yussif Mubarik doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 18th minute. Kotoko struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, going into the break trailing 2-0.

After the interval, Kotoko returned with renewed determination. They pulled a goal back through Peter Amidu Acquah to reignite the contest and kept pressing for an equaliser. Their persistence paid off dramatically in the 94th minute when Samba netted a sensational strike, leveling the score at 2-2 and sparking wild celebrations among the home supporters.

Following the match, Medeama SC head coach Tanko Ibrahim rued his side’s early lapse in concentration, saying, “We lost our concentration and conceded two goals after taking the lead. It is painful, but that is football.” He encouraged his players to learn from the encounter and bounce back in upcoming fixtures.

Kotoko’s coach Abdul Karim Zito praised his players’ resilience, remarking, “We showed character after going behind. The team kept believing and the hard work paid off.”

The draw allows Kotoko to maintain pressure near the top of the league table, while Medeama SC will take lessons from their spirited performance as they look to recover points in future games.

The match was marked by electric fan support, with both sets of supporters creating an intense and passionate atmosphere throughout the 90 minutes.