Asante Kotoko assistant coach Prince Owusu happy with draw against Medeama

Asante Kotoko assistant coach Prince Owusu has expressed satisfaction with his outfit stalemate against Medeama in the Ghana Premier League.

The Porcupine Warriors produced a spirited late comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against the Yellow and Mauve at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, recovering from two goals deficit to rescue a point in dramatic fashion.

Medeama struck early, taking the lead inside five minutes through Derrick Fordjour, who volleyed home confidently after Kotoko failed to deal with a loose ball in the area. Their advantage doubled in the 18th minute when Yussif Mubarik converted a penalty, leaving the hosts stunned and the away supporters in full voice.

Kotoko struggled to settle in the first half but returned after the break with renewed determination. The pressure eventually paid off in the 69th minute when Peter Amidu Acquah reacted sharply inside the box to power the ball into the net and give his side belief.

The Porcupine Warriors pressed relentlessly in search of a leveller, and their persistence was rewarded deep into stoppage time. Captain Samba O’Neil rose above everyone to head home a dramatic equaliser in the 95th minute, sending the home crowd into loud celebration.

“I’m happy. We couldn’t go out losing all the three points. It was very tough for us but the boys gave a good fight in the second half to draw. We are very happy with the results. We’ve been all over the country considering our schedule, and to perform against one of the best teams in the league, I think the boys has done well” he said after the match.

The Porcupine Warriors are fifth on the Ghana Premier League standings, accumulating 21 points after 12 matches into the season. Kotoko will travel to face Hohoe United in matchday 13 of the domestic top-flight campaign.