Kumasi Asante Kotoko have won the 2021/2022 Ghana Premier League title after drawing 1-1 with regional rivals AshantiGold SC at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Thursday.

The reds needed just a point to lift their 26th league title in what has been a blistering campaign for the porcupine warriors.

It was a match day 29 outstanding game which was rescheduled after a last minute postponement from the Ghana Football Association.

Ahead of the game, there was a lot of talk about the intriguing goal king race between Yaw Annor and Frank Mbella as there was just a goal separating them.

Yaw Annor indeed underlined why he is that special for the miners as he scored the opening goal for the miners in some style.

The in-form striker was played through after a mistake in the middle of the park by Kotoko but still had work to do as he cut inside Andrew Appau before bending the ball beyond goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim for the opener in the 10th minute.

Ashgold pressed Kotoko very hard as they barely settled  into the game in the first 20 minutes with waves and waves of attack.

Frank Mbella had an attempt on goal but it was sniffed away by Frank Akoto before his compatriot Georges Mfegue had a fierce drive in the 2nd minute palmed away by goalkeeper Dennis Votere.

The miners went close as they nearly scored the second by Kamaradini Mamudu but his free kick struck the post before Stephen Banahene sent it goalwards but Danlad Ibrahim saved the situation for Kotoko.

Ashgold went into the break with a 1-0 lead but the porcupine warriors fought back viciously for that needed draw.

It duly arrived in the in the 67th minute as Maxwell Agyemang headed home a brilliant free kick which was effected by Ibrahim Imoro to draw Kotoko level.

The miners had several other chances but they wasted it as Kotoko remained resolute and picked up the needed draw to win the title for the 26th time.

Kotoko will play Great Olympics in Accra, Elmina Sharks at home before facing Accra Lions to finish the season.