It does matter how you score but a win is a win – Mukwala after Kotoko’s 2-3 away win against Hearts

Steven Mukwala of Asante Kotoko, who led the Porcupine Warriors to a 3-2 triumph against bitter rivals Hearts of Oak, has expressed his excitement.

At the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, the Ugandan attacker scored twice and assisted once in an exciting match.

“It’s really amazing, I’m speechless as you see, scoring in a derby is a great feeling. A derby is a derby and it does matter how you score but a win is a win as well,” he said after the game.

“I was looking for more, but you know a derby, you don’t have to score much goals, you just have to get the three points and make the fans happy,” he added.

Linda Mtange’s strong header gave Hearts the lead, but Isaac Oppong tied the score at the half.

Following the interval, Mukwala took advantage of a mistake made by Richmond Ayi to put Kotoko ahead, which he later increased.

Despite Martin Karikari’s late-inning goal, the Phobians, who play their home games at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in December, were unable to mount a successful comeback.