GPL: RTU beat Asante Kotoko 2-0

Real Tamale United stunned Ghana Premier League leaders Asante Kotoko at the Aliu Mahama Stadium on Sunday with a spirited performance.

Ronald Frimpong and Victor Aidoo were both on target as the northern giants secured an important win while condemning Kotoko to their first defeat since February 2.

Franck Mbella Etouga scored his 17th goal of the season, but it was too little, too late for Kotoko to salvage a point.

The win is RTU’s first against Kotoko in 14 years.

Frimpong scored the first goal for the hosts, converting a penalty after Patrick Asmah’s rush challenge in the box.

Samuel Boateng had two great chances to bring Kotoko level, but he squandered them as the first half ended with RTU leading.

RTU were able to thwart every attempt by Kotoko to restore parity after the break. They defended admirably and later doubled their lead thanks to Aidoo.

Aidoo scored 14 minutes from time after goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim made a mistake.

Etouga was brought down in the box in the closing stages and converted the resulting penalty.

Despite the victory, RTU remain in the bottom three. Kotoko’s lead at the top, on the other hand, has shrunk to seven points.