Asante Kotoko have taken a 4-3 advantage into the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round after beating Kwara United at the Accra Sports Stadium.
It was a goal fest as four goals were recorded in the first half.
Midfielder Emmanuel Antwi drew first blood for the Porcupine Warriors as his low drive hit the back of the net in the 18th minute.
The Harmony Boys pulled level after the half-hour mark before Albert Amoah restored the lead.
The Nigerians equalised in injury time to force the match into the break two goals apiece.
The Ghana FA Cup champions continued where they left the first half as the visitors conceded a corner after just two minutes of play.
Joseph Ablorh headed in the ball as he was picked by the corner kick.
An infringement in the penalty area of Kwara United gave Asante Kotoko an opportunity to double their lead for the first time in the game.
Amoah stepped up to score to make it 4-2.
However, the Nigerians scored get again to end the match 4-3.
The second leg is scheduled for Saturday, September 27.
