Asante Kotoko fans took over a nearby funeral at the Baba Yara Stadium to celebrate the club's win over arch-rivals Accra Hearts of Oak on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Kotoko beat Hearts 3-2 in a thrilling encounter on matchday 16 of the Ghana Premier League.

Steven Mukwala's brace and a goal from Isaac Oppong inspired Kotoko to the vital win while Linda Mtange and Martin Karikari scored the consolation goals for the Phobians.

The Porcupine fans could not contain their excitement as they marched to a funeral being held near the stadium and took over with jams.

The victory was Kotoko's fourth on a trot and their fifth in all competitions while the Rainbow side picked a back-to-back defeats and their second in their last five matches.

The win takes Asante Kotoko four points closer to the top of the table, trailing Aduana Stars with 4 points.

The Reds sit seventh with 22 points while Hearts of Oak occupy ninth with 16 points.


Watch how Asante Kotoko fans celebrated their win over Hearts of Oak

Oh @AsanteKotoko_SC fans smh ????

They take over someone’s funeral to celebrate 3-2 win over @HeartsOfOakGH

Video: @akoma879fm pic.twitter.com/oS9412zAiT

— Jerome Otchere (@JeromeOtchere) December 10, 2023