Asante Kotoko’s unbeaten start to the 2025/26 Premier League season came to an end after a 2–1 defeat to Basake Holy Stars in an outstanding fixture at the AAK 11 Arena.

The Porcupine Warriors, who had gone 10 games without defeat, were handed their first loss of the campaign courtesy of a late strike from Prince Tweneboah.

Holy Stars took the lead through Richard Somiah, whose well-taken effort ignited the home crowd.

Kotoko, however, responded swiftly when forward Kwame Poku found the equaliser, restoring hope for the visitors and setting up a tense finale.

Just as the match seemed destined to end in a draw, Basake Holy Stars produced a moment of late brilliance.

In the first minute of added time, Prince Tweneboah fired home the winner, sending the stadium into euphoric celebrations and securing a significant victory for the home side.

The defeat is a setback for Kotoko, who now turn their attention to a high-profile encounter against Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.

The Porcupine Warriors will be eager to bounce back quickly as the competition tightens at the top of the Premier League table.