There were seven games honoured in the opening day of the top-flight with Aduana Stars against Liberty Professionals postponed following the former’s participation in the Caf Champions League
The season kicked off on Saturday with Inter Allies thrashing Bechem United 3-0 at the Tema Sports Stadium. Two-goal hero Victorien Adebayor of Inter Allies was adjudged the best performer.
At the Red Bulls Arena in Sogakope, Asante Kotoko picked their first point in three attempts, after Yakubu Mohammed fetched the equaliser when Aminu Mohammed had shot the hosts in front under only three minutes. Wafa’s youngster Prosper Ahiagbor stood out in the game and picked his first-ever Man of the Match accolade.
Eleven Wonders in Techiman shared the spoils 1-1 with Hearts of Oak after Alex Asamoah ‘Makwekwe’ cancelled Winful Cobbinah’s opening goal and the former Asante Kotoko striker was named the most outstanding player for that priceless effort.
In Obuasi, a Shafui Mumuni’s solitary effort gave Ashanti Gold who are are under a new administration, a 1-0 victory over former champions Wa All Stars but it was the hosts’ captain Tijani Joshua who won the best player of the day.
Elsewhere in Cape Coast, Ebusua Dwarfs under the stewardship of Bashir Hayford, defeated Berekum Chelsea 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Joseph Mensah but teammate Abu Nana Alebke was picked as Man of the Match.
Back to the premier league, after their demotion, Dreams FC started on a brighter note with a 1-0 win over Elmina Sharks in Dawu thanks to Zuberu Sharani’s goal. However, best player went to the visitors’ winger Richard ‘Kooko’ Mpong who was released by Aduana Stars after last season.
At the T&A Park in Tarkwa, Medeama handed debutants Karela United their first defeat in the Ghana Premier League with a 1-0 scoreline as former Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Boateng grabbing the only goal in the game but O. Jean Vital from Karela was the outstanding player.
Scores at glance:
Inter Allies 3-0 Bechem United
[Victorien Adebayor (2x), Dan Amanfo]
Wafa 1-1 Asante Kotoko
[Aminu Mohammed; Yakubu Mohammed]
Eleven Wonders 1-1 Hearts
[Alex Asamoah; Winful Kwaku Cobbinah]
Dreams FC 1-0 Elmina Sharks
[Zuberu Sharani]
Ebusua Dwarfs 1-0 Chelsea
[Joseph Mensah]
Medeama 1-0 Karela United
[Kwame Boateng]
Ashanti Gold 1-0 Wa All Stars
[Shafiu Mumuni]