Kumasi Asante Kotoko proved too strong for their archrivals, Accra Hearts of Oak in the matchday 24 fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

The Porcupine Warriors got a slim 1-0 win over the Phobians courtesy a penalty strike from Mbella Etouga for three maximum points on Sunday.

The goal marks the Cameroonian 16th goal of the campaign, highlighting his prolific first season with the club.

With such a great start to the game – the Rainbow Club uplifted themselves in search of the equalizer but their efforts yielded no positive outcome as Asante Kotoko defended gallantly to keep their goal area safe as they held on to win 1-0 at the Baba Yara stadium – their first win over their arch rivals in their last 5 attempts.

Kotoko are now eight points clear of the 2022/23 Ghana Premier League table and are course to win their first league title since 2014.

Hearts, on the other hand, hold the sixth spot, 17 points.