Sankara Nationals’ six-match unbeaten run came to an unexpected end as newly promoted Kalibi SC produced a 2-1 home victory in Zone One A at Malik Jabir Park in Wa on Saturday.
Abdul Karimu Adamu gave Kalibi SC the perfect start when he opened the scoring in the 12th minute. The hosts protected their lead until half-time, despite Sankara Nationals looking to respond before the break.
Sankara Nationals improved after the interval and drew level through Gabriel Asampana, who produced a fine finish in the 63rd minute. But their recovery lasted only five minutes before Fuowie Kanwei restored Kalibi SC’s advantage.
Kalibi SC held on to claim a notable victory and end their own difficult run of five league matches without a win. The result also denied Sankara Nationals the chance to extend their impressive unbeaten sequence at the top of Zone One A.
Real Tamale United FC remain in pursuit of the leaders after edging past Wa Power SC 1-0 at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday.
The match was closely contested, with neither side able to break the deadlock during the first half. Real Tamale United eventually secured all three points when Ibrahim Adam scored in stoppage time to decide the game.
The result was Real Tamale United’s fourth league win in seven matches. It moved them to 14 points, leaving the former Premier League side two points behind Sankara Nationals in Zone One A.
Mighty Royals move top
Mighty Royals moved to the summit of Zone One B after beating previously leading Victory Club Warriors 2-1 at Adehyeman Park in Wamanafo on Sunday.
Osman Zackaria played a decisive role in the victory, scoring twice in the first half. He put Mighty Royals ahead in the 12th minute before adding a second goal in the 33rd minute to give the home side a commanding advantage.
Victory Club Warriors responded with greater urgency after half-time and reduced the deficit seven minutes into the second half. Mahama Sumaila scored in the 52nd minute to give the visitors hope of rescuing a point.
Mighty Royals, however, successfully defended their lead to secure an important win. The victory took their total to 13 points from seven matches and lifted them above Victory Club Warriors into first place in Zone One B.
