{
  "id": 7146698,
  "title": "GPL 2026/27: Kotoko beat Heart of Lions to end decade-long winless run",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/gpl-2026-27-kotoko-beat-heart-of-lions-to-end-decade-long-winless-run",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T17:48:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gpl-2026-27-kotoko-beat-heart-of-lions-to-end-decade-long-winless-run/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the opening matchday of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, Asante Kotoko claimed their first win against Heart of Lions at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, effectively ending a decade-long winless run against their Kpando-based rivals. Kotoko dominated the second leg, eventually taking the lead in the 27th minute through Emmanuel Mamah. Despite Heart of Lions' efforts to create scoring opportunities, the Porcupine Warriors' defense remained resilient. In the 62nd minute, Isaac Opoku Agyemang capitalized on a Mamah-provided cut-back to score a second goal, cementing Kotoko's victory. Heart of Lions, fighting back with a penalty attempt in stoppage time, managed to reduce the deficit but ultimately fell short. Following the result, the Porcupine Warriors climbed to fourth position with four points from two matches, while Heart of Lions remained on one point and 12th on the league table.",
  "summary": "The result also ended Kotoko’s run of more than 10 years without a victory over the Kpando-based side.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/lions-choke-21-point-second-half-lead-but-rally-to-beat-saints-in-ot",
        "published": "2026-09-13T20:47:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}