Ghana Premier League Match Week 2 Wrap
The second round of matches in the Ghana Premier League produced entertainment as Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Legon Cities, King Faisal and Dreams FC all picking vital 3 points.
On Friday afternoon, defending champions Accra Hearts of Oak travelled all the way to face Sogakope, a venue they have never scored and won a match before.
That jinx was broken as Kofi Kordzi netted home Hearts’ first ever goal at that grounds but an equalizer from WAFA meant the two teams shared the spoils and WAFA still continue their dominance over the Phobia boys at Sogakope.
On Saturday, David Abagna’s brace was not enough as Legon Cities beat Real Tamale United in a thrilling encounter by 3-2 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The Miners, Ashanti Gold Sporting Club played a 1-1 draw with the pride of Nzema land Karela United at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko made it two wins out of two when they left it late once again in their first game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium since February 2020 to beat Bechem United 2-0 on Sunday.
Ismail Ganiyu grabbed the first in the 87th minute before Samuel Boateng’s close-range header sealed the win for Kumasi Asante Kotoko.
Elsewhere in Dormaa, Ibrahim Osman’s brace was good enough to help King Faisal break Aduana Stars unbeaten record at home as they cruised to a 3-1 win.
Berekum Chelsea after their shocking defeat to Bibiani Gold Stars in week 1 had a lifeline when they drew 0-0 against Eleven Wonders.
Medeama and Bibiani Gold Stars will battle it out on Tuesday to wrap up match week 2 after their game was postponed.
After match week 2, Kumasi Asante Kotoko and King Faisal remain the only two teams with a 100% record as the former sits 1st with 6 points from two games.
In all, 8 games were played with 23 goals scored, 3 home wins, 2 away wins and 3 draws.
