Asante Kotoko marked their Ghana Premier League return with a 2-0 victory against bottom side Legon Cities at the Baba Yara Stadium.

The country's top-flight competition was halted for 33 days following the death of Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong Pooley, due to hooliganism, and was was laid to rest on March 6.

Kotoko held his banner with the inscription "forever in our heart" before kickoff in honour of the late supporter.

The Porcupines then began the match on the front foot and opened the scoring before the half hour mark.

Defender Patrick Asiedu unleashed a powerful low strike from the edge of the box into the bottom left corner in the 27th minute.

The hosts had to wait until the 85th minute to double their advantage after Kyei Baffour’s goal bound strike hit the arm of Cities defender Isaac Quargraine.

Forward Kwame Opoku stepped up and netted to secure a comfortable victory for Kotoko.

Prosper Narteh Ogum's side, who sit at the summit with 37 points, take on FC Samartex in their next encounter.

Meanwhile, Cities, who occupy the 17th spot with 17 points, come up against Berekum Chelsea.