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Asante Kotoko midfielder Fabio Gama was adjudged the best player in their 4-0 victory over Bechem United on Wednesday, April 7.

The hard-working Brazilian was a tireless performer as the Reds saw off the challenge presented by the Hunters. Gama marshalled the central part of the field for the Porcupines with finesse.

The Brazilian scored the second goal of the match on the nick of half time when he smashed in on a half volley inside the box. It was his second goal for the club -all in league matches- and he dedicated it to his pregnant wife and unborn baby.

His skills and industry saw him register a hockey assist in the fourth goal scored by countryman Michael Vinícius Silva de Morais in the 83rd minute.

The win moves Asante Kotoko to 3rd position with 31 points on the league log, 2 points behind first placed Great Olympics and a point behind second-placed Karela United.

By Duah Michael

Brazilian striker Michael Vinícius Silva de Morais scored on his debut for Asante Kotoko in their big home victory over Bechem United on Wednesday afternoon.

The Porcupine Warriors secured a 4-0 home win over Bechem United in their match-day 16 outstanding fixture at the Len Clay Stadium.

Michael Vinícius scored on the 84th-minute to
announce his presence at the club. He tapped in from a rebound to score his first-ever goal for the Ghanaian giants in Obuasi.

He was brought on in the 79th minute as replacement for youngster Francis Kumi Andy – who netted Kotoko’s third goal.

Michael Vinícius joined the Ghanaian giants on two-and-half year deal after reaching an agreement earlier this month.

Vinicius has had previous stints with Linkoping City and Vasalunds IF (Sweden).

 
Ghana Premier League giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC demolished Bechem United FC in a week 16 outstanding clash at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi.

The Porcupine Warriors were the better side right from the blast of the referee’s whistle and dominated the early stages of the frenetic encounter.

On the 13th minute mark, Kotoko was awarded a free-kick from 35 yards out and Brazil star, Fabio Gama set up Black Stars defender, Ismael Abdul Ganiu to score a thunderbolt to make it 1-0 to the home team.

Two minutes to the break, Augustine Okra found Gama inside the box who finished excellently to double the Reds and Whites advantage before heading to the break.

Sixty-three minutes into the second half of the match, Ibrahim Imoro’s pinpoint cross was headed in by Francis Andy Kumi who joined last month to make it 3-0 and put the game beyond the reach of the visitors.

Eight minutes to full time, Gama sent in a cross from the right side of attack, and substitute, Godfred Asiamah’s shot hit the woodwork before another Brazilian player Michael Vinicius Silva da Morais tapped in from close range to make it 4-0.

Kotoko could have had more goals but failed to make use of their chances as they whipped the Hunters 4-0 to go third on the league table after 18 games with 32 points.

Fabio Gama has scored two and provided two assists in his last four games for the Porcupine Warriors.

Source: Sportsworldghana

Asante Kotoko head coach Mariano Barreto has made three changes in his starting line for their match-week 16 outstanding fixture against Bechem United this afternoon.

Barreto has handed a starting berth to Andy Francis Kumi who joined the club recently on a four-and-half year deal from second-tier side Unistar Academy.

Habib Mohammad has returned to the starting lineup as well as Samuel Frimpong will be operating the right-back.

The fixture was initially scheduled for February 25 but was postponed after a heavy downpour in Accra.

Below is Kotoko’s starting XI