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GPL Wk 1: Kotoko come from behind to beat Liberty + full results

By Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah
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Kumasi Asante Kotoko came from behind to beat Liberty Professionals 2-1 in their first of the 2017 Ghana Premier League season.

Liberty took the lead in the 35th minute through a Ben Eshun strike to end the first half in their favour.

But two penalties within the space of four minutes, 57th and 61st, converted by Yakubu Mohammed ensured the Porcupine Warriors started the season on a winning not.

Below are results of other matches:

Asante Kotoko 2 - 1 Liberty

Aduana Stars 1 - 0 Ashanti

Ebusua 3 - 1 Bolga AllStars

Medeama 1 - 0 WAFA

Tema Youth 2 - 1 Berekum Chelsea

Inter Allies - Hearts of Oak (Scheduled for February 13)

Great Olympics - Bechem United (Postponed due to Bechem's participation in CAF Confederations Cup)

 

Wa All Stars - Elmina Shark (Postponed due to All Stars' participation in CAF Champions League)