Ghana: Kotoko, Hearts Share Points

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Ghana: Kotoko, Hearts Share Points

[Ghanaian Times] Kumasi -- Kumasi Asante Kotoko shared the spoils with arch rivals, Accra Hearts of Oak, in their week three betPawa Ghana Premier League (GPL) match that ended 1-1 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, yesterday.

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