In a closely contested match at the Aliu Mahama Stadium on Sunday, October 8, 2023, Karela United failed to secure a second consecutive home victory as they were held to a goalless draw by Great Olympics.
Ibrahim Tanko Shaibu, the Karela United coach, had expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure all three points, but they faced a resilient Great Olympics defense that proved difficult to unlock.
Throughout the game, neither side managed to find the back of the net in either half. Both teams had to settle for a single point, a result that Annor Walker’s Great Olympics side would be content with, given the challenging conditions of playing in Tamale. Additionally, this draw preserved their unbeaten record for the season.
Karela United may feel they deserved a victory, considering their performance and their ambition to establish the Aliu Mahama Stadium as a fortress.
Looking ahead, Karela’s next fixture will be against their new city rivals RTU, while Great Olympics will host Accra Lions in the capital. As the season progresses, both teams will be aiming to build on their performances and secure more positive results.