Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated regional rivals Ashantigold SC in week four of the Normalization Committee’ Special Competition on Wednesday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Abdul Fatau Shafiu was delight to watch as his brilliant brace secured victory for the Porcupine Warriors.
The former Inter Allies forward snatched the opener for the Kumasi based side even though the Miners were in dominance.
Ashgold bounced back to get the opener, creating glaring opportunities but brilliant Felix Annan saved the Porcupines from conceding.
Shafiu finally grabbed a brace for coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor’s side in the 78th minutes of the cagey encounter.
The victory increased Asante Kotoko tally to nine points after four matches in the already intensed Normalization Committee’ Special Competition.
