Accra Hearts of Oak and archrivals Asante Kotoko share spoils in Ghana Premier League outstanding matchday seven encounter in Accra.
The two giants in Ghana’s club football could not find a way past each other after 90 minutes of action at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.
The home side started strongly as Mohammed Alhassan tested goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim with two close-range efforts within the opening two minutes.
In the 11th minute, Salifu Mudasiru picked out Mfegue with a neat pass inside the box, but the Cameroonian’s overhead kick was tipped out for a corner by Attah.
Six minutes later, the Phobians went close once again but Kojo Obeng Junior, having been set up by Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, fired against the woodwork.
Then Dickson Afoakwa shot into the side netting at the other end, moments before Mfegue called Attah into another save.
Just back from the interval, Kotoko had another chance as Patrick Asmah’s delivery from the left was headed just wide by Etouga
In the 48th minute, Attah had to be at his best to keep out Richmond Lamptey’s shot from close range.
From this point, there was nothing but a series of half-chances, and with both sides struggling to convert, referee Senorgbe Rustum brought the game to an end after four minutes of injury time.
The draw suits current leaders of the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League, Asante Kotoko. The Porcupine Warriors as a results have opened a seven-point gap at the top of the table, while Hearts occupy the seventh position.
