Ghana’s two biggest football clubs Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak recorded mixed results as the 2023/24 betPawa Premier League (BPL) got underway last weekend.
Asante Kotoko were held to a draw at home with Hearts of Oak tasting defeat on the road in their opening games of the season.
Berekum Chelsea and Nsoatreman FC set the early pace with wins with Legon Cities, RTU and FC Samartex also recording opening day victories.
The action started on Friday at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, Tamale where home side RTU scored an injury time winner to beat Accra Hearts of Oak 1-0 in front of their home fans.
Eric Owusu Afriyie headed home the winner for the Pride of the North for their first three points of the campaign, leaving the Phobians back to the drawing board with much work to do.
Asante Kotoko drew goalless with newly promoted Kpando Heart of Lions at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi on Sunday in a game they created very few opportunities to score.
Lions, had a goal disallowed in the second half which could have won them the game, but they will take this result in good faith going forward.
A brace by Stephen Amankona handed all three points to Berekum Chelsea as the Bibires beat Bibiani Gold Stars 2-0 at the Golden City Park, Berekum.
Coach Chris Ennin and his charges, will look to build on this performance for the reminder of the campaign as they chase a second Ghanaian top-flight title.
Frank Antwi scored twice on Sunday as Legon Cities came from behind to beat Karela United 2-1 at the El-Wak Military Stadium in Accra to begin the campaign on a positive note.
Nsoatreman FC also posted a home win over Bechem United as they recorded a 2-0 win at the Nana Kromansah Park II, Nsoatre with Abdul Manaf Umar and Eric Osei Bonsu on target.
Michael Ephson scored the only goal of the game as FC Samartex 1996 beat Aduana FC 1-0 at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Samreboi to make it to good start for the Timber Giants.
On Saturday, Accra Great Olympics were held to a goalless drawn game by Bofoakwa Tano at the Accra Sports Stadium with Elijah Addai of the Hunters, winning the MVP award as they returned to Sunyani with a point in the capital.
