Kotoko Snatch Dramatic FA Cup Semifinal Berth Thanks to Opoku’s Last-Gasp Strike

Asante Kotoko booked their spot in the semifinals of the 2024/25 MTN FA Cup in thrilling fashion, courtesy of a 93rd-minute winner from Kwame Opoku in their 2-1 victory over True Democracy.

The hard-fought win sets up a highly anticipated semifinal encounter with Berekum Chelsea. 

The Porcupine Warriors started brightly, with Saaka Dauda opening the scoring in the 13th minute following a swift throw-in. However, their momentum was checked when Justice Blay missed a penalty opportunity midway through the first half after Kwame Opoku was fouled in the box.

True Democracy capitalized on this reprieve, finding an equalizer in the 62nd minute. Isaac Botchway’s well-taken free-kick took a deflection off the Kotoko wall, wrong-footing the goalkeeper. 

As the clock ticked down and a penalty shootout loomed, Kwame Opoku emerged as Kotoko’s hero. In the dying moments of stoppage time, he pounced on a late chance, firing the ball into the net and sparking jubilant scenes among the Kotoko faithful. 

The dramatic 2-1 triumph keeps Asante Kotoko’s hopes of lifting the MTN FA Cup alive, and their next challenge will be a semifinal clash against Berekum Chelsea. The victor of that tie will proceed to the final to face either Attram De Visser or Golden Kick.