Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Legon Cities in this matchday 22 fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The Porcupine Warriors lost at home against Medeama and needed to respond as they aim for the league title.
Augustine Okrah’s goal in the first half, help Kotoko to do the double over Legon Cities in the ongoing campaign.
The Porcupine Warriors dominated the opening minutes with possession and were rewarded with a goal few minutes later.
The game was stopped in the 20th minute for the Muslim players in both sides to break their fast.
Shamsu Alhassan was replaced right after the break in the 22nd minute by Baba Mahama after picking an injury.
Legon Cities winger Victorien Adebayor was a constant threat to the defense of Kotoko with his trickery and skill but the Porcupine Warriors were up to the task.
Emmanuel Gyamfi missed a big opportunity to increase the lead for Asante Kotoko as his effort went wide in the 35th minute as he failed to put the ball at the back of an empty net.
Jonah Attuquaye tried to put the ball behind Razak Abalorah from 35 yards but his effort went off the crossbar.
Baba Rahman missed a glorious opportunity to level it up for Legon Cities following a brilliant counter-attack which was saved by Razak Abalorah in the 70th minute.
Asamoah Gyan was introduced in the game for Hans Coffie in the 76th minute. His first effort was a free kick which went off the crossbar for a goal kick.
Michael Ampadu was booked for a bad challenge on Fabio Gama as Asante Kotoko went on a counter-break in the 84th minute.
Kotoko held onto the lead to win the game by a lone goal after regulation time.
