Kotoko coach Mariano Barreto made two changes to the starting team that faced Berekum Chelsea last weekend, Emmanuel Sarkodie replacing suspended Fabio Gama Dos Santos and former Atalanta man Patrick Asmah coming in for Augustine Okrah.
Olympics were led by talismanic playmaker Gladson Awako, former Ashanti Gold midfielder James Akaminko and Ghana B duo Samuel Ashie-Quaye and Michael Otou.
Awako drove a shot over the bar in the 20th minute, then Ashie-Quaye, having fended off a challenge from Mudasiru Salifu, sent a low but feeble shot straight into the arms of Kotoko goalkeeper Razak Abalora.
Olympics made another attempt, this time around by Akaminko, who released a low shot off target after finding space. He would also get the first chance of the second half but once again, his shot was off target.