Kotoko survive late scare to thrash BA United

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Kumasi Asante Kotoko produced a late renaissance to defeat relegated B.A. United in a dramatic encounter at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Amos Frimpong shot Kotoko into the lead in the 22nd minute and Obed Owusu doubled it in the 31st minute to leave the score 3:0 at the break.

BA United, however, produced a remarkable pul back all two goals. First, Karim Jabia pulled one back in the 63rd minute before Abdul Wahab equalized in the 75th minute to set up a tense ending.

With eight minutes to go, Richard Mpong hit a late brace to hand Kotoko victory. He scored to give Kotoko the lead in the 82nd minute before sealing the victory five minutes from time.

The defending League Champions have now moved to 3rd on the league table while BA United remain bottom on the table.