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After a long break the 2017/2018 Ghana Premier League(GPL) season
began with much funfair off Match day 1 games played at the various league Centres.
At the Tema sports International Aliies the host defeated
Bechum United by 3-0. Daniel Amanfo strike in the 51st ensured he is
the first player to score in the 2017/2018 and new signee Nigerien import
Victorien Adebayor added a brace to seal victory for the Tema lads.
Over at the Sogakope Sports Stadium, West Afriacn Football Academy
(WAFA) played a pulsating 1-1 draw with Kumasi based Asante Kotoko. WAFA made their
intentions known early in the game by scoring the fastest goal of match day1
through Aminu Mohammed in the 3rd
minute of the game and Kotoko’s Yakubu Mohammed equalizer in the 17th
minute ensured his side salvage a draw away from home.
A goal from Shafiu Mumuni ensured Obuasi AshantiGold defeated
Wa All stars at the Len Clay Stadium.
Debutant Techiman Eleven Wonders hosted Accra Hearts of Oak
to a scoring 1-1 draw at the Den Stadium. Winful Cobbinah scored from the spot
to give the Hearts of Oak the lead before Alex Asamoah Makewkwe equalizer salvage
a draw for the debutant.
Kwame Boteng’s goal at the Tarkwa T&A Park inspired
Medeama Sporting Club to a 1-0 victory over debutant Karela United.
It took Sharani Zuberu's lone goal to collect maximum points for newly
promoted side Dreams Football after the stubborn defence of Elmina sharks was broken
at Theatre of Dreams in Dawu.
Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs recorded their first victory in the
2017/18 season, with a lone goal from Amoah Mensah inflicting defeat upon Berekum
Chelsea.
NB: Aduana
Stars vrs Liberty Professionals was postponed due to the presence of Aduana
Stars in the Confederation of African football (CAF) Champions League.
By Vincent Ashitey
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