Kotoku Royals suffered a 5-1 mauling in the hands of defending champions Kumasi Asante Kotoko on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

The win lifted the Porcupine Warriors who has gone winless in their last five betPawa Premier League matches.

A brace from Steven Mukwala and goals from Richmond Lamptey, Eric Zeze and Samuel Sarfo Taylor took the champions to the second spot – within one point of leaders Aduana FC who dropped points against Accra Lions at home.

Kotoku Royals remain bottom of the 2022/23 betPawa Ghana Premier League table after 14 games with 7 points.