Former Premier League side Real Tamale United FC earned a narrow 1-0 victory over Tamale City FC in Sunday’s Tamale derby at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.
Rahim Akanta scored in first-half stoppage time to give Real Tamale United the lead before the break and ultimately secure their third win of the season.
Tamale City FC pressed for an equaliser after half-time but could not find a way through a disciplined Real Tamale United defence. The result gave Real Tamale United all three points and moved them into second place in the Zone One A standings, with 10 points from five matches.
Sankara Nationals maintain perfect defensive record
Sankara Nationals remain top of Zone One A after recording a 1-0 away win over Northern City FC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.
The visitors had to work hard for the victory, with substitute Alhassan Adam coming off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 84th minute.
The result extended Sankara Nationals’ strong start to the UMB Division One League season and underlined their defensive consistency. They have now kept four clean sheets in their opening five league matches.
Sankara Nationals sit on 13 points after Matchday Five.
Late Amadie goal ends Eleven Wonders’ winless run
Eleven Wonders ended a four-match winless spell with a 1-0 derby victory against Techiman Liberty Youth at Ohene Ameyaw Park on Sunday.
The former Premier League side had taken only one point from the previous four games, drawing once and losing three times.
The contest appeared to be heading for a draw until Enoch Amadie struck in the 88th minute to give the hosts victory.
The result brings a timely lift for Eleven Wonders as they seek to build momentum in the UMB Division One League.
