Wiafe Darkwahâ??s late penalty gives Swedru All Blacks victory over Asante Kotoko

Wiafe Darkwah scored from the spot in the 95th minute to give Swedru All Blacks a crucial 1-0 win against Asante Kotoko in the Premier League on Saturday.

The match appeared destined to finish goalless before Patrick Asiedu conceded a penalty in stoppage time. The left-back fouled Baah Junior inside the area, presenting the hosts with a final opportunity to claim all three points.

Darkwah held his nerve to beat Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Dari Aziz and settle a closely fought contest. The result sparked celebrations among the home supporters at the Swedru Sports Stadium, while Kotoko were left to rue a costly late concession.

The victory is Swedru All Blacks’ second in their opening six matches of the 2026/27 season and provides a significant boost to their campaign.

Asante Kotoko remain level on points with Swedru All Blacks in the Ghana Premier League standings despite the defeat. Both teams will now look to build momentum in their upcoming fixtures.

A large crowd attended the match at the Swedru Sports Stadium, creating an intense atmosphere for both sides and contributing to one of the biggest attendances of the 2026/27 season.

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