Kumasi Asante Kotoko smashed five goals past Bibiani Gold stars to maintain their place at the top of the Ghana Premier League table.

The Porcupine Warriors who failed to score in midweek against Bechem United swept aside the Bibiani based club thanks to a brace from Cameroonian Mfegue Omgba in three minutes.

Mfegue broke the deadlock in the 31st minute when he tapped the ball into the net after Gold Stars goalkeeper Ernest Kusi fluffed a cross before lifting a lovely ball over the goalkeeper after being teed up by Mbella Etouga for the second goal.

The Porcupine Warriors went into the break with a 2-0 advantage – much to the delight of the roaring fans at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Back from recess, Augustine Agyapong added to the tally as he scored his first goal for the Reds with a long-range effort which deflected into the net in the 59th minute.

The League’s leading scorer Franck Mbella got his name on the score sheet – his 14th of the season from the penalty spot before Samuel Boateng wrapped things up four minutes from time.

Kotoko are now eight points clear ahead of second-placed Aduana Stars.

Gold Stars, on the other hand, hold the 14th position, two spots and two points above the relegation zone.