Sports News of Saturday, 12 October 2019

Source: 442.com

Yacouba nets hat-trick as Kotoko beat Bekwai Youth in friendly

Kotoko striker, Songne Yacouba Kotoko striker, Songne Yacouba

Asante Kotoko SC intensified their preparations for the upcoming CAF Confederation cup playoffs with an emphatic 4-0 thrashing of Bekwai Youth Football Academy.

The Ghanaian side demolished the lower-tier opposition with a blistering display of artistic football capped with a 10/10 performance from their Burkinabe import, Songne Yacouba.

An opening goal from the media engulfed forward was followed by two other meticulously taken goals from their returning star.

A holistic improvement from the Asante Kotoko team saw them pin their guests into defensive shell all 90 minutes long with varied transition from 4-4-2 to a more advanced 4-3-3.

Goal shy centre forward, George Abege sealed the comprehensive win for the Porcupine Warriors with the fourth goal in a game that promises much ahead of the clash with San Pedro in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Asante Kotoko SC dropped to the CAF Confederation Cup after suffering a heavy 3-0 demolition at the hands of Tunisian side Etoile Du Sahel in the CAF Champions League.