Champions Asante Kotoko tasted defeat for the first time this 2022/23 Ghana Premier League campaign after a 2-0 loss to Bechem United.
It was an outstanding match-day 2 fixture at Fosu Gyeabour Park Thursday afternoon.
The Porcupine Warriors – who had won two and drawn one of three games played – fell behind to a penalty converted by Bechem captain Kofi Agbesimah in the 24th minute.
The second goal came in the 63rd minute when striker Emmanuel Avornyo started and finished off a swift counterattack for the Hunters.
Coach Kasim Mingle’s side saw out the remainder of the game with the two-goal lead.
The victory sees Bechem United climb to 8th position in the standings with 6 points. Asante Kotoko, meanwhile, stay 5th on 7 points.
