Kotoko suffer late defeat to Berekum Chelsea as away win drought continues

Asante Kotoko have suffered a 2-1 defeat to Berekum Chelsea in the Ghana Premier League, with Yussif Bayanalabe scoring a late winner for the home side.

The Porcupine Warriors took the lead in the 59th minute after Opoku was brought down in the penalty box, prompting the referee to award a spot-kick.

Inusah Adams stepped up and calmly slotted the ball into the bottom-right corner to give Kotoko the advantage.

However, former Kotoko player Zakaria Fuseini restored parity for Berekum Chelsea in the 64th minute before Bayanalabe struck in the 90th minute to secure all three points for the hosts.

The defeat comes after Berekum Chelsea lost 2-0 to Aduana FC at Dormaa, while Kotoko were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Medeama SC in their previous league encounter.

The result means Kotoko have now recorded two defeats and three draws in their five away matches this season, with the Porcupine Warriors still searching for their first away victory of the campaign.

Kotoko's last away win in the Ghana Premier League came on March 21, 2026.

The result leaves Asante Kotoko in 10th position on the league table with 13 points, while Berekum Chelsea move to ninth place with 14 points.

Kotoko will look to bounce back when they host Gold Stars in Week 11, while Berekum Chelsea travel to Swedru to face All Blacks.

By Emmanuel Owusu.