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Kotoko striker Frank Mbella eyes Ishmael Addo’s goal record after equalling Eric Bekoe's 17 goal tally

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Asante Kotoko striker Frank Etouga Mbella has set sights on breaking Ishmael Addo’s goal record in the Ghana Premier League after equalling Eric Bekoe's 17 goal over the weekend.

The Porcupine Warriors suffered a 2-1 defeat at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Goals from Roland Frimpong and Victor Aidoo gave the home team a two-goal cushion before top scorer Franck Etouga Mbella grabbed a consolation for Kotoko.

Mbella's goal means he has scored 17 goals in his debut season in the Ghanaian topflight, equaling Bekoe's record at the club.

Bekoe became Kotoko's topscorer and the Ghana Premier League top scorer in the 2007/08 season with 17 goals after playing 23 games.

The record lasted for 12 years but has been equalled by the Cameroonian striker who is currently leading the Ghana Premier League top scorers chart with 17 goals after 25 matches.

Mbella is five goals away from Ishmael Addo's 22 goals he scored in 2001 which is the 4th highest for a single Ghana Premier League season.

During Addo's spell with Hearts of Oak, he won the 2000 CAF Champions League and 2001 Super Cup, four Ghanaian League League titles (1997–98, 1999, 2000, 2001) and two FA Cups (1999, 2000).

Kotoko despite the defeat sit top of the league summit with 52 points and will host high-flying Legon Cities at the Baba Yara Stadium in the matchday 26 games this weekend.
 

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Football fans across Ghana and beyond are watching closely as Asante Kotoko striker Frank Etouga Mbella continues his remarkable scoring run in the Ghana Premier League.


With 17 goals in just 25 matches, the Cameroonian sensation has already equalled Eric Bekoe’s 2007/08 record for Kotoko. Now, his eyes are set on a bigger target — Ishmael Addo’s legendary 22-goal record set in 2001.



⚽ Who Was Ishmael Addo?​


Ishmael Addo is one of Ghana’s most prolific strikers. While playing for Accra Hearts of Oak, he:


  • Scored 22 goals in a single season (2001)
  • Won the CAF Champions League (2000) and Super Cup (2001)
  • Bagged 4 league titles and 2 FA Cups

His record has stood the test of time for over two decades, a testament to his greatness.



🔥 Mbella’s Rise​


Frank Mbella's impact in his debut season has been nothing short of phenomenal. Despite Kotoko's recent 2-1 loss to Real Tamale United, he found the net again, keeping his goal tally level with Bekoe’s mark.


With several games still left in the season, Mbella needs just 5 more goals to make history.



📣 Why This Matters to Fans​


This chase adds excitement to the league and reminds us of Ghana football’s rich history. It’s also a moment of pride for Asante Kotoko supporters, hoping to see another club legend emerge.



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👀 What’s Next?​


With crucial fixtures ahead, all eyes are on Mbella. Will he surpass Ishmael Addo’s iconic record?


Stay tuned and witness history in the making.
 
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