In a stunning twist to the Ghana Premier League title race, Accra Lions delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over league leaders Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium, sending shockwaves through the top of the table.
Despite coming into the match as underdogs and sitting 16th on the league table, the Lions defied expectations with a spirited performance. Jacob Awoute, Yao Sokpoli, and David Akintunde were the heroes of the day, each finding the net to seal a memorable win that could prove pivotal in their fight against relegation.
The defeat is a massive blow to Asante Kotoko, who were looking to strengthen their title bid after holding the top spot with 47 points. The loss, however, sees them drop to 3rd place, overtaken by Bibiani Gold Stars (50 points) and Nations FC (48 points).
This result ends a strong recent run for Kotoko, who were unbeaten in their last five league games and had historically dominated Accra Lions in head-to-head matchups. Prior to this fixture, Kotoko had won five of their last six meetings with the Lions, including a 1-0 win earlier this year.
For Accra Lions, this could be a season-defining moment. The win not only lifts spirits but gives them valuable points in their battle to escape relegation.
With five goals shared between Lucky Nwafor and Ezekiel Alladoh before the game, and now standout performances from new scorers, the Lions are proving they still have fight left in them.