The Inshallah Boys have leapfrogged Aduana Stars and their city rivals to take custody of the first position for the first time this season
King Faisal defeated Elmina Sharks 1-0 on matchday seven of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
After a heated early exchanges where chances became premium for both sides, it was Faisal who had the first shot on goal through Zubairu Ibrahim by the tenth minute.
Faisal finally had their tails in front after Osman Ibrahim shot them ahead in the game by the 27th minute after a nice build up.
After the break, Sharks threatened Faisal’s goalkeeper Frank Boateng when Nii Tetteh and Samuel Arthur combined to set up Michelle Sarpong but his last ditch effort was saved.
On the 58th minute, Faisal thought they had doubled their lead after Mawuko Wayo rounded goalkeeper Lord Martey but he was later ruled offside.
Three minutes later, Wadudu Yakubu saw his long range shot saved by Martey as Faisal kept on pressing for another goal.
Enoch Aglenyo was presented with the best of opportunities in the half for Sharks to equalise but the striker surprisingly fluffed the chance.
Sharks finally had the ball at the back of the net on the 86th minute after Justice Mensah’s effort beat goalkeeper Boateng. However, referee Ben Kwame Sefah insisted that there was a foul in the build up on the goalkeeper.
Faisal have now moved top of the log with 16 points, two points above Aduana Stars who also defeated Great Olympics on Saturday.