Asante Kotoko lost for the second time to city rivals King Faisal within 25-days as they crashed out of the 2021/22 MTN FA Cup after losing 1-0 at the Baba Yara stadium on Wednesday.

The Porcupine Warriors lost 3-2 to their neighbours on December 5 at the Baba Yara stadium in a Ghana Premier League contest.

The Round of 64 tie brought together two Premier League who sit neck to neck in the Premier League table after 10 round of matches.

King Faisal forward Baba Yahaya capitalized on Kotoko’s defensive mistakes to punish them as he went round Andrews Appau before slotting home for the opener.

Kotoko should have drawn level in the 38th minute but George Mfegue, shot feebly into the hands of King Faisal goalkeeper Frank Boateng.

Winger Mawuli Wayo’s effort three minutes later was shielded by Mubarik Yusif to stop Faisal from doubling their lead.

Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum brought on Joseph Amoako and Christopher Nettey for George Mfegue and Sheriff Mohammed.

Asante Kotoko made some decent incursions in search of the equalizer but Faisal was up to the task in every instance.

Asante Kotoko shot stopper Danlad Ibrahim was busy on the day as he pulled a save from Evans Sarfo to keep the score line unchanged.

The exchanges between the two sides failed to produce goals as King Faisal held on to win 1-0 at the Baba Yara Stadium to progress to the Round of 32 of the MTN FA Cup.