Danlad Ibrahim hero as Kotoko dethrone Hearts as Democracy Cup champions
Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated arch-rivals, Hearts of Oak, 4-1 on penalties to lift the 2026 Democracy Cup at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, following a tense 0-0 draw in regulation time. Returnee goalkeeper, Danlad Ibrahim, delivered the defining performance of the afternoon, saving two spot-kicks to hand the Porcupine Warriors their second Democracy Cup title … The post Danlad Ibrahim hero as…
On a tense evening at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated arch-rivals Hearts of Oak 4-1 on penalties to claim the 2026 Democracy Cup title. The match concluded in a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes of regulation time. Asante Kotoko's goalkeeper, Danlad Ibrahim, delivered a pivotal performance with two crucial saves, securing the victory for the Porcupine Warriors and stripping Hearts of their defending champion status.
The 2026 Democracy Cup edition, initiated by the Parliament of Ghana, was the third time the competition has been held since its establishment.
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