KUMASI (Interstat) — Asante Kotoko defeated Heart of Lions 2-1 on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in a Ghana Premier League match at Baba Yara Stadium. Emmanuel Mamah scored in the 27th minute for the hosts. Asante Kotoko added another goal, and Heart of Lions also scored one goal in the match. The victory moved Asante Kotoko to one win and no losses in league play and one win and no losses across all competitions. Heart of Lions fell to no wins and one loss in league play and no wins and one loss overall. Asante Kotoko had drawn its previous three matches, including a 0-0 result against Heart of Lions on Sept. 10. The hosts will visit Samartex on Friday, Sept. 18. Heart of Lions will host All Blacks FC on Sunday, Sept. 20. The match was organized by the Ghana Premier League. Both clubs continue play in the Ghana Premier League.