GPL: Asante Kotoko thump Bechem United 6-0 at Baba Yara

Asante Kotoko delivered a ruthless performance at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, demolishing Bechem United 6–0 in their Week 16 Ghana Premier League fixture. The emphatic win marked Kotoko’s biggest victory in several seasons and underlined their growing confidence under Karim Zito.

Match Highlights

• 6th minute: Bechem threatened first through Derrick Afriyie, whose strike was parried by Kotoko keeper Mohamed Camara.


• 9th minute: Kotoko struck back immediately as Morifing Donzo tapped in from Philip Amoh’s low cross.


• 23rd minute: A quick corner saw Peter Amidu Acquah deliver a pinpoint ball, with Samba O’Neil’s header deflecting off defender Emmanuel Ampiah for the second goal.


• 40th minute: Donzo doubled his tally, rounding goalkeeper Benjamin Asiedu after latching onto Acquah’s perfect pass.


• 43rd minute: Bechem nearly responded, but Augustine Okrah’s free kick rattled the woodwork.

• 53rd minute: Donzo turned provider, setting up Hubert Gyau to make it 4–0.


• 60th minute: Kotoko’s pressure forced Asiedu into an error, with substitute Johnson Owusu scrambling home the fifth.


• 84th minute: Kwame Opoku capped the rout, slotting in Acquah’s pass for the sixth goal.

Key Takeaways

• Final score: Kotoko 6–0 Bechem United.


• Kotoko’s form: Three consecutive wins (Dreams FC, Eleven Wonders, Bechem United).


• League position: Kotoko move to 30 points, level with Medeama SC, and firmly in the title race.


• Bechem’s plight: Rooted in 16th place with 16 points, deepening relegation concerns.

Ghana Premier League: Week 16 results

Hearts of Oak 1-0 Samartex

Saturday, December 27

Heart of Lions 0-1 Medeama

Vision 1-0 Nations

Sunday, December 28

Young Apostles 2-2 Aduana

All Blacks 1-1 Karela United

Holy Stars 2-0 Hohoe United

Berekum Chelsea 3-1 Eleven Wonders

GoldStars 3-2 Dreams FC

Kotoko 6-0 Bechem United