GPL: Samba O’Neil vows Kotoko will “come back stronger”
1st December 2025
Asante Kotoko SC fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against Medeama SC in their Week 12 Ghana Premier League fixture at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.
Match Recap
- 5’ Derick Fordjour (Medeama): Early strike stunned the home crowd.
- 58’ Yussif Mubarik (Medeama): Converted a penalty to double the lead.
- Kotoko Response:
- Peter Amidu Acquah pulled one back.
- Captain Samba O’Neil rose above the Medeama defence to head home Lord Amoah’s free kick, sparking celebrations among the Porcupine Warriors faithful.
O’Neil’s Message
After the game, O’Neil expressed pride in his contribution but stressed the importance of collective improvement:
“Glad I could contribute a goal, but the result is all that matters. We learn from this and come back stronger. The focus is now on the next game. Huge thanks to my fans, you are my anchor.”
League Context
- Kotoko have now gone two matches without a win, following their 2-1 loss to Basake Holy Stars last Wednesday.
- The two-time African champions sit 5th on 21 points, level with rivals Hearts of Oak after 12 matches.
- Medeama, meanwhile, remain joint top with Heart of Lions and Aduana Stars on 23 points.
This result underscores Kotoko’s fighting spirit but also highlights the need for sharper starts and consistency if they are to mount a serious title challenge.