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Kotoko officials clash with Legon Cities for preventing players from warming up, police intervene

Tensions were high as officials of Asante Kotoko clashed with Legon Cities officials for preventing some players from warming up in their outstanding Ghana Premier League fixture at the Legon Sports Stadium last night.
Kotoko officials clash with Legon Cities for preventing players from warming up, police intervene
Kotoko officials clash with Legon Cities for preventing players from warming up, police intervene

A Legon Cities official was pacing back and forth on the pitch during halftime without any particular reason. Later, two officials of the Accra-based club tried to prevent some Kotoko players from warming up.  

The issue escalated after Kotoko officials attempted to intervene for their players to train freely. 

The confusion deepened as both sides went head-to-head with the fans in the stands watching on. Security officials had to intervene in order to de-escalate the situation for the game to resume. 

Police had to drag a Legon Cities official off the pitch for the second half to resume.  

The entire spectacle lasted for about six minutes as reported by sports journalist Akosua Adjei. 

Royals end Porcupine Warriors’ unbeaten run 

Legon Cities defeated Asante Kotoko 2-1 at home, handing the Porcupine Warriors a first defeat in the Ghana Premier League this season. 

After an eight-game winning streak, Kotoko suffered their first loss as the Legon Cities secured a vital victory thanks to goals from Rahim Abdul Yaya and Albert Yeboah. 

Dr. Prosper Nartey Ogum’s side leveled the scores in the 76th minute via a penalty kick converted by Albert Amoah.

It appeared the spoils would be shared before Rahim Abdul Yaya buried the game at the death. 

His 90th-minute goal was the decider as relegation-threatened Royals recorded their first win of the 20244/25 Ghana Premier League campaign. 

 

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