Division One League Zone One matchday 7 results
by Ayeh Offei-Akoto · MyNewsGh.comSankara Nationals suffered their first defeat in seven matches in the UMB Division One League after falling to a 2-1 away loss against newly promoted Kalibi SC at the Malik Jabir Park in Wa on Saturday.
The Zone One A leaders went into the encounter on the back of an impressive six-game unbeaten run but were unable to maintain that record against a determined Kalibi side.
The hosts made a bright start and took the lead in the 12th minute through Abdul Karimu Adamu, whose effort gave Kalibi SC a 1-0 advantage heading into the break.
Sankara Nationals responded after the restart and restored parity in the 63rd minute when Gabriel Asampana produced a fine finish to bring his side back into the contest.
However, Kalibi SC quickly regained the lead, with Fuowie Kanwei finding the net just five minutes later to secure a memorable 2-1 victory for the hosts.
The result ended Kalibi SC’s five-match winless run and handed Sankara Nationals their first setback of the campaign. Despite the defeat, Sankara Nationals remain top of the Zone One A standings.
Meanwhile, former Premier League campaigners Real Tamale United FC kept their promotion ambitions alive with a narrow 1-0 victory over Wa Power SC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday.
The two sides struggled to create a decisive breakthrough in a closely contested first half, which ended goalless.
Just when the match appeared destined for a draw, Ibrahim Adam stepped up with a dramatic stoppage-time winner to hand Real Tamale United all three points.
The victory represents RTU’s fourth league win in seven matches, taking their tally to 14 points and leaving them just two points behind Zone One A leaders Sankara Nationals.
In Zone One B, Mighty Royals moved to the top of the standings after securing a 2-1 home victory over previous leaders Victory Club Warriors at the Adehyeman Park in Wamanafo on Sunday.
Osman Zackaria was the star of the afternoon for the hosts, giving Mighty Royals the lead in the 12th minute before doubling their advantage with his second goal of the match in the 33rd minute.
Victory Club Warriors returned from the break with greater urgency and pulled one back in the 52nd minute through Mahama Sumaila.
However, Mighty Royals managed to withstand the visitors’ attempts to find an equaliser and held on to claim a valuable victory.
The result takes Mighty Royals to 13 points after seven matches, lifting them to the summit of the Zone One B table.
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