{
  "id": 16505102,
  "title": "GPL 2026/27: Asante Kotoko fight back to hold AshantiGold in derby",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/gpl-2026-27-asante-kotoko-fight-back-to-hold-ashantigold-in-derby",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T17:36:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gpl-2026-27-asante-kotoko-fight-back-to-hold-ashantigold-in-derby/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Asante Kotoko and FC AshantiGold 04 played to a 1-1 draw in a Ghana Premier League derby at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi. Kotoko arrived in Obuasi seeking two consecutive league victories after a win against Young Apostles, but the match ended in a draw. AshantiGold took the lead shortly before halftime when Samuel Fosu Boateng's long-range shot hit a deflection off Joseph Amoah and found the back of the net. Kotoko's goalkeeper Aziz Dari Haruna kept the visitors in the game with a crucial save in the first half, leaving the score at 1-1 at halftime. In the second half, AshantiGold attempted to maintain their lead, but Kotoko equalized in the 63rd minute through Asiedu, who scored a powerful free-kick. Both teams pushed for a winner, but AshantiGold's efforts were thwarted by Haruna's important save in the 79th minute. The draw leaves Kotoko with a winless away record in the league, having not won any of their previous three matches away from home. AshantiGold's draw also ends their run of three consecutive home victories since returning to the top flight. The two sides were separated by just one point heading into the match, with Kotoko in eighth place on 12 points and AshantiGold in 10th position on 11 points. The result now sees Kotoko face league leaders Medeama next, while AshantiGold prepare for a fixture against Swedru All Blacks.",
  "summary": "Asante Kotoko came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against FC AshantiGold 04 at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi in the Ghana Premier League. Kotoko travelled to Obuasi seeking consecutive league victories after beating Young Apostles 2-1, but had to settle for a point against an AshantiGold side that had won all three […]",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "2026/27 GHPL MD8 wrap: Medeama beat Aduana to go top as AshantiGold 04, Kotoko share spoils",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/2026-27-ghpl-md8-wrap-medeama-beat-aduana-to-go-top-as-ashantigold-04",
        "published": "2026-10-25T17:52:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}