{
  "id": 13827516,
  "title": "All Blacks last-gasp penalty sinks Kotoko",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/all-blacks-last-gasp-penalty-sinks-kotoko",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T00:07:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/all-blacks-last-gasp-penalty-sinks-kotoko/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling encounter at the Swedru Sports Stadium, Swedru All Blacks secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League on Saturday. The dramatic moment arrived in the 95th minute when left-back Patrick Asiedu committed a foul on Baah Junior inside the penalty area, granting Swedru All Blacks a penalty kick. Steadfast Wiafe Darkwah stepped up to convert the penalty, outsmarting goalkeeper Dari Aziz and securing a vital win for his team. The home crowd erupted in jubilation, creating an electric atmosphere at the Swedru Sports Stadium, which witnessed one of the biggest attendances of the 2026/27 season. Despite the defeat, Kotoko remain level on points with All Blacks in the league standings, highlighting the intense competition between the two sides. This win marks Swedru All Blacks' second triumph in their opening six matches of the season, providing an encouraging boost to their campaign.",
  "summary": "Wiafe Darkwah converted a dramatic 95th-minute penalty to hand Swedru All Blacks a vital 1-0 victory over Asante Kotoko in the Premier League on Saturday, sending the home crowd into raptures at the Swedru Sports Stadium. With the contest seemingly destined for a goalless draw, left-back Patrick Asiedu fouled Baah Junior inside the penalty area, giving […] The post All Blacks last-gasp penalty…",
  "key_points": [
    "Swedru All Blacks win 1-0 against Asante Kotoko",
    "Penalty kick by Wiafe Darkwah in 95th minute",
    "Kotoko remains level on points with All Blacks"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This late victory provides Swedru All Blacks with much-needed momentum while maintaining a tight competitive deadlock between the two sides in the league standings.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}