The West African had hoped to start his second stint at the club with a win but it did not happen
Ex-Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng made his debut on his return to Hertha Berlin as they fell 3-1 to FC Koln in a Bundesliga match at RheinEnergieStadion on Sunday evening.
The midfielder, who was returning to his boyhood club for a second stint, had hopped to inspire the team to a positive start to the season.
The Old Lady started the game on a high and took the lead in the eighth minute. The goalkeeper failed to keep hold of a shot and the rebound fell to Stevan Jovetic, who tapped home.