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VIDEO: Watch highlights of Asante Kotoko 3-2 defeat to King Faisal

 

Action from the Kotoko vs. King Faisal game

A hat trick from Zubairu Ibrahim ended Asante Kotoko’s unbeaten run as they lost by 2-3 to King Faisal for the first time this season in the Ghana Premier League.

Zubairu opened the scoring in the fourth minute for King Faisal in the Kumasi derby at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.

14 minutes later, Zubairu doubled the lead for King Faisal as the Porcupines looked stunned.

Referee Julian Nunoo made a wrong call when he awarded a penalty to Kotoko but he later rescinded the decision after consulting fourth official Daniel Laryea.

Cameroonian Mfegue Omgba’s pulled one back for Kotoko returned from the break

But minutes later Zubairu Ibrahim scored his 3rd goal of the day.

As King Faisal looked to have sealed a two-goal lead, Mfegue scored his second in the 72nd minute to reduce the deficit

The win leaves King Faisal tied on 13 points with Asante Kotoko on the league table.

Watch highlights of the match below

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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