Debibi United climbed out of the Ghana Premier League relegation zone with a narrow 1-0 win over Bibiani Gold Stars at Debibi Presby Park on Sunday.
Maxwell Agyemang struck shortly before half-time to settle the match, ending Debibi United’s three-game run without a victory and securing a valuable three points for the league newcomers on home soil.
The result lifted the Oziii Ozaaa boys to seven points, level with Gold Stars, and gave them their second win of the campaign.
Gold Stars arrived in confident mood after beating Basake Holy Stars 2-0 last weekend, but the Miners found it difficult to make an impact against a determined Debibi United defence.
The hosts protected their advantage effectively after the interval, showing resilience to keep Gold Stars at bay and claim an important victory in their bid to establish themselves in the top flight.
For Gold Stars, the defeat ended hopes of recording successive league wins and underlined their ongoing difficulties away from home.
Debibi United will now prepare for an away fixture against Bechem United, while Gold Stars will seek to respond when they host Heart of Lions in their next Ghana Premier League match.