Asante Kotoko will look to bounce back from last weekend's defeat when they host Young Apostles in the Ghana Premier League Matchday 7 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
Match information
- Competition: Ghana Premier League - Matchday 7
- Game: Asante Kotoko vs Young Apostles
- Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
- Venue: Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi
- Referee: Daniel Laryea.
Head-to-head
Asante Kotoko are unbeaten in their last four league meetings with Young Apostles.
The Porcupine Warriors have recorded two wins and two draws in that run, scoring five goals and conceding two. Young Apostles are yet to beat Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League era.
Last four meetings:
- 22 February 2026: Young Apostles 0-2 Asante Kotoko
- 19 November 2025: Asante Kotoko 2-1 Young Apostles
- 19 March 2025: Young Apostles 0-0 Asante Kotoko
- 22 September 2024: Asante Kotoko 1-1 Young Apostles
Current form
Kotoko come into this fixture in inconsistent form. The Kumasi-based side are 12th on the table with 8 points from 6 games, having won two, drawn two and lost two of their last six league matches. Both of their wins this season have come at home at Baba Yara.
Their recent results:
- 10 October: Swedru All Blacks 1-0 Kotoko
- 1 October: Kotoko 1-0 Karela United
- 27 September: Kotoko 0-2 Aduana Stars
- 20 September: Samartex 1-1 Kotoko
- 13 September: Kotoko 2-1 Heart of Lions
- 6 September: Debibi United 2-2 Kotoko
Young Apostles sit 16th with 6 points from 6 games, with two wins and four defeats in their last six. The Wenchi-based side ended a three-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over Aduana Stars last time out.
Their recent results:
- 11 October: Young Apostles 1-0 Aduana Stars
- 4 October: Samartex 1-0 Young Apostles
- 27 September: Young Apostles 1-2 Heart of Lions
- 20 September: Debibi United 3-0 Young Apostles
- 13 September: Young Apostles 1-0 Basake Holy Stars
- 5 September: Vision FC 3-0 Young Apostles
Team news
Interim coach Hamza Obeng is expected to be without forwards Morifing Donzo and Murad Hadar, who were absent as of 16th October due to injury.
Isaac Opoku Agyemang and Emmanuel Mamah, the club's joint top scorers with two goals each, are expected to start should Donzo and Murad not recover in time.
Young Apostles travel with no fresh suspension concerns.
How to watch
As of the time of publishing,no official TV broadcast has been confirmed by the GFA or Adesa Productio,—the official broadcasting partner of the league.
Fans are advised to follow Asante Kotoko and Young Apostles' official Facebook and X pages for live updates and interaction, as well as the Ghana Premier League's social media handles for further information on broadcast and live streaming.
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