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Berekum Chelsea beat Asante Kotoko 2-1 in Ghana

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Berekum Chelsea came from behind to beat Asante Kotoko 2-1 thanks to a goal by Yussif Bayanalabe in the 90th+1 minute in the Ghana Premier League. The defeat leaves Asante Kotoko in 10th place with three wins, four draws and two defeats, reports the Ghanaian Chronicle.

Berekum Chelsea came from behind to beat Asante Kotoko 2-1 on Sunday at Golden City Park thanks to a goal by Yussif Bayanalabe in added time. Adam Inusah had put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot in the 60th minute before Zackaria Fuseini equalised five minutes later, reports the Ghanaian Chronicle.

The defeat drops Asante Kotoko, a club based in Kumasi, to 10th place in the Ghana Premier League, with three wins, four draws and two defeats. The club will face Gold Stars in its next match, while Berekum Chelsea prepare for their match against Swedru All Blacks, according to the Ghanaian Chronicle.

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