Debibi United produced a spirited display to hold Asante Kotoko to a thrilling 2-2 draw on September 6, 2026, in a Ghana Premier League encounter that featured late drama and plenty of attacking intent.

The match, played in front of an enthusiastic crowd, saw underdogs Debibi United twice take the lead against the giants of Kotoko, only for the visitors to hit back on each occasion. In the end, a share of the spoils was a fair reflection of a contest where both teams contributed to an entertaining and open game.

Debibi United shock Kotoko with early opener

Debibi United, playing with the confidence of a side eager to make a name for themselves, started the match on the front foot. Their aggressive pressing unsettled Kotoko from the first whistle, and the home side were rewarded when a well-rehearsed counter-attack ended with a composed finish to make it 1-0 inside the opening fifteen minutes. The celebrated Kotoko side, expected to dominate possession, were momentarily shaken but began to settle into their familiar rhythm.

Asante Kotoko responded with waves of attack, utilising the pace of their wide players to stretch the Debibi defence. The equalizer arrived midway through the first half when Kotoko’s forwards linked up neatly, finishing from close range after a defence-splitting pass. The goal lifted the visitors, and they pushed hard to take the lead before half-time, but the Debibi goalkeeper made two excellent saves to keep the scores level.

Second-half drama and a late Kotoko equalizer

The second half continued in the same vein, with Debibi United refusing to be overawed by their opponents’ reputation. Against the run of play, they regained the lead with an outstanding strike from outside the area that gave the Kotoko keeper no chance. At 2-1, the home crowd sensed a memorable victory, but Kotoko’s class eventually told.

Kotoko poured forward in the closing stages, forcing a series of corners and testing the Debibi rearguard. Their persistence paid off when a header from a well-flighted ball found the bottom corner to make it 2-2. Both teams had chances in a frantic final ten minutes, but neither could find a winner, leaving the points shared.

What the draw means going forward

For Debibi United, this is a statement result that shows they can compete with the Premier League’s elite, and the point gained will boost morale within the squad. For Asante Kotoko, the draw means dropped points in the title race, but the character shown to fight back twice will offer some encouragement. This was a classic Ghana Premier League encounter that reminded everyone of the league's unpredictability and excitement.