Defending champions Kumasi Asante Kotoko’s two first half goals earned them three maximum points over FC Samartex at the Nsenkyire Park on Saturday.

The Matchday 21 of the 2022/23 betPawa Premier League action was played at the Nsenkyire Park.

The Porcupine Warriors needed the win to appease their fans following their narrow 1-0 loss to arch rivals Accra Hearts of Oak on Matchday 20.

Goals from Enock Morrison in the 18th minute and Rocky Dwanena’s 27th minute strike moved the Reds to 3rd on the League log with 34 points but with a game in hand against rivals King Faisal.

FC Samartex pulled one back through Ebenezer Acquah in the 89th minute.