The annual ritual, honouring May 9th victims went on successfully, as players wore black armband and observance of minute silence across league c
The annual ritual, honouring May 9th victims went on successfully, as players wore black armband and observance of minute silence across league centres in remembrance of 127 lost souls, twenty years ago.
League contenders, Accra Great Olympics carried on with their impressive form after Mudasiru’s late goal claimed three points over WAFA at the Sogakope sports complex on Friday.
Experienced player, Gladson Awako had an opener through an acute angle free-kick for Olympics in the 14th minute. Thirteen minutes after recess, defender, Konadu Yiadom of Wafa registered an own goal to make it two for the visitors.
Coach Prosper Nartey and his boys inculcated the “Never say die” attitude, came back stronger and equalized, through Enoch Asubonteng and Justus Torsutsey goals in the 69th and 76th minute respectively. Few minutes to end the match, bulky striker Abdul Manaf Mudasiru registered his name on the score sheet in the 92nd minute to secure a crucial victory for the “Dade boys”.
The defensive midfielder, Nii Gyashie of Wafa was named man of the match.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko returned to Obuasi Len Clay stadium with a convincing victory over Dreams FC on Saturday to build up their chances of winning the competitive 2020/21 Ghana premier league title.
Agyenim Boateng Mensah converted a penalty to put the visitors up front in the 35th minute after the ball touched Fabio Gama’s hand in the box. Four minutes later, Brazilian import, Michael Vinicius Silva De Morais responded positively for the Porcupine Warriors but was replaced with Andy Kumi in the 49th minute.
Robust defender, Abdul Ganiyu, in the 56th minute converted a penalty to put the host upfront after Andy Kumi was pushed down in the visitor’s box. Busy Andy Kumi registered the 3rd and final goal for the host in the 78th minute to make it a back-back victory over Dreams FC this season.
Midfield general, Mudasiru Salifu of Kotoko was named man of the match.
Obuasi Ashantigold’s quest to secure a home victory was shockingly denied by late Abdul Ganiu’s strike at the Len Clay stadium. David Abagna Sandan 39th minute goal put the miners upfront but the late 90th-minute goal courtesy Abdul Ganiu Abass of Techiman XI Wonders ended the match in a stalemate.
Liberty Professionals and Medeama SC ended in a goalless draw at Sogakope sports complex, denying the yellow and mauve chance to take the apex of the league table.
Prosper Ahiabu of Liberty was named man of the match.
Dormaa based Aduana Stars was back to winning ways after defeat to XI Wonders. Benjamin Tweneboah’s 46th-minute strike salvaged all three points for the “Ogya boys” over Berekum Chelsea at Nana Agyemang Badu Park.
Karela united had a 2-1 victory at CAM park over Bechem united.
Diawuse Taylor converted a penalty in the 20th minute to hand the hunters the lead. Kofi Agbesimah equalized for the visitors in the 29th minute but Karela took advantage of Moro Salifu’s red card to punish the Hunters courtesy of Reginald Thompson’s 78th-minute strike.
Augustine Randolf of Karela united was named man of the match.
Two penalties converted by Samuel Armah and Andy Okpe secured a crucial 2-0 victory for strugglers, Inter Allies over Elmina Sharks at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu.
Ebusua Dwarfs and Legon Cities encounter at Cape coast sports stadium ended prematurely because Referee Alpha Adey claimed his life has been threatened by some supporters hence can’t continue the match in the 2nd half. Before that incident, Richmond Antwi has scored a superb goal for the struggling visitors.
Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi based King Faisal late kickoff encounter at the Accra Sports stadium had a barren first half but the 56th-minute strike by Kojo Obeng Jnr pushed the Phobians ahead before Daniel Afriyie doubled the lead in the 89th minute to secure victory for the host.
MATCHDAY 24 (MIDWEEK FIXTURES)
Bechem United vs Hearts of oak
Berekum Chelsea vs Ashantigold
Dreams FC vs King Faisal
Techiman XI Wonders vs Inter Allies
Elmina Sharks vs Karela united
Medeama SC vs Wafa
Legon Cities vs Liberty Pro.
Asante Kotoko vs Ebusua Dwarfs
Great Olympics vs Aduana Stars
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Source:Ghana/Herosportgh.com/OBED ATUAH ADAMS
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