At the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon on Sunday night, Asante Kotoko defeated lower-division team Golden Kick FC 2-1 in an exciting final to claim their ninth FA Cup championship.
Both teams displayed early attacking intent, and the game lived up to expectations.
Albert Amoah and Paul Yeboah had a momentary injury scare due to a tough and competitive start, but both players were able to continue.
Following Lord Amoah's daring run and accurate set-piece, Kwame Opoku made a brilliant move to give Kotoko the lead in the seventeenth minute.
With a resolute response, Golden Kick equalized in the 32nd minute with a spectacular free-kick from Bless Ege.
Both teams created chances during the end-to-end second half.
A defensive blunder almost cost Kotoko, but Emmanuel Antwi, a replacement, gave their midfield much-needed control and started several offensive plays.
Amidu Acquah had a golden chance in the 84th minute but missed it.
In the last minute of regular time, Kwame Opoku and goalie Kelvin Saaba clashed, earning Kotoko a controversial penalty. This was the game-changing moment.
Opoku sealed the win with a composed conversion from the spot.
This victory guarantees Kotoko's return to continental competition as they qualify for the 2025–2026 CAF Confederation Cup, adding a tenth FA Cup to their illustrious history.
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WAFA defeats Kpetoe Diamond FC by a narrow margin to earn promotion to the Division One League.
On Sunday, June 15, 2025, West African Football Academy won the Volta Region Division Two Promotional playoff, guaranteeing them a spot in the Division One League.
The team from Sogakope won the regional intermediate league final by defeating Kpetoe Diamond FC 2-1 at the Adaklu Youth Resource Center.
They lost to Inter Allies in the final last season, which prevented them from qualifying.
Kpetoe Diamond FC led their group going into the final with a perfect record, while WAFA SC led their pool with seven points.
After participating in Zone 2, which had a negative financial and logistical impact on the club, WAFA will now play in Zone 3.
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