Kumasi Asante Kotoko made light work of lower tier side Ebony FC in a mid season friendly match played on Saturday morning at the club's Adako Jachie training grounds.

The porcupine warriors decimated Ebony FC by 5-2 with some forgotten players getting some minutes under their belts after a long lay off while some newly recruited players also played.

It forms part of the club's preparations towards the second round of the Ghana Premier League season.

Kotoko were quick off the blocks as they goals from Godfred Asiamah, Naby Keita and Patrick Asmah gave the premier league side a comfortable 3-0 lead heading into the break.

The lower tier side grew stronger into the game in the second half scoring two quick goals in the 61st and 63rd minutes to make it 3-2

Newly signed striker Solomon Sarfo Taylor added his name to the scoresheet as he netted the fourth goal for Kotoko in the 77th minute of the game.

Guinean import Naby Keita made sure of the results with his second goal of the day to make it 5-2 in the 84th minute of the game.

 Kotoko are fourth on the league table after the first round with a game in hand against Bechem United.