2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Week 25 Match Report â?? Karela United 1-0 Asante Kotoko
Karela United secured a narrow victory over Asante Kotoko at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale, earning revenge for their 4-2 defeat earlier in the season in Kumasi.
The decisive moment came in the 41st minute when Malik Abubakar calmly finished to give the hosts the lead.
Earlier in the game, goalkeeper Daniel Afadzwu produced a crucial double save to deny Kotoko the opening goal, blocking the initial attempt before reacting quickly to stop the rebound.
Kotoko’s task became more difficult after Henry Ansu was shown a red card, leaving the visitors a man down as Karela continued to press for more goals.
In the 65th minute, Rahman Yaya pushed forward in search of a second goal, but his pass towards Felix Mortu went to waste as the striker failed to control the ball.
Karela nearly doubled their advantage late in the game when substitute Sulley Kassim had a big chance in the 87th minute, but Kotoko goalkeeper Mohammed Camara produced a fine save to keep the scoreline close.
The result lifts Karela United to sixth place on the league table with 38 points, while Kotoko drop to fifth and are now seven points behind the leaders.
Kotoko will next face Nations FC in a local derby, while Karela United travel away to take on Berekum Chelsea.
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