Asante Kotoko exhibited a five star performance to marmalize regional rivals Nations FC by a resounding 4-2 at the Baba Yara Stadium to cruise into 32 of the FA Cup.
The Porcupine Warriors attacked right from the blast of the referee's whistle to snatch an early lead through Ugandan forward Steven Mukwala.
Few minutes on, Isaac Oppong doubled the lead for Kotoko and that was his second goal in the last two matches he's played.
Steven Mukwala really enjoying himself in the game, having registered his second assist to aid Richmond Lamptey grabs Kotoko's third of the night on the 17th minute.
Nations FC won't relent anytime soon, having settled down and made some goal attempts which eventually have them pulled one back on the 30th minute through Nafiu Sulemana.
Sulemana nearly scored again seven minutes later, after taking on a marker to send a strong hit directed at goal but was dealt with nicely by Cameroonian goalie Moise Pouaty.
In the second half, Steven Mukwala scored again in the early stages to restore their three-goal lead and is directly involved in all four goals scored so far by the host.
The Eagles were handed a free kick on the 54th minute at a good position but Amidou Diarra's effort was blocked by the human wall.
On the 70th minute mark, Asamoah Boateng scored with a sumptuous volley to reduce the deficit and made the scoreline 4-2.
Both teams took the game at each other in the final minutes but the scoreline remained the same after full time as Kotoko emerge winners to advance to the next round of the league cup.
