Former Premier League side Real Tamale United FC moved up to second place in Zone One A after beating Tamale City FC 1-0 in the Tamale derby at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Rahim Akanta decided the contest with a goal in first-half stoppage time, giving Real Tamale United FC the advantage before the interval and sending them into the break ahead.

Tamale City FC responded with greater urgency after half-time as they searched for an equaliser. However, Real Tamale United FC defended resolutely and protected their lead to secure their third win of the season and claim all three points.

The result leaves Real Tamale United FC on 10 points from five matches, putting them firmly among the leading sides in Zone One A.

Sankara Nationals maintain perfect defensive record

Sankara Nationals remain top of Zone One A after earning a hard-fought 1-0 away win against Northern City FC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

The decisive moment came in the 84th minute, when substitute Alhassan Adam scored after coming off the bench to give Sankara Nationals the lead.

Northern City FC were unable to respond before the final whistle, allowing the visitors to take all three points and extend their impressive opening to the UMB Division One League campaign.

Sankara Nationals’ victory also underlined their defensive strength. They have now kept four clean sheets in their first five league matches and sit on 13 points after Matchday Five.

Late Amadie goal ends Eleven Wonders’ winless run

Eleven Wonders recorded their first victory in five matches by beating city rivals Techiman Liberty Youth 1-0 at Ohene Ameyaw Park on Sunday.

The former Premier League side had entered the match without a win in four games, a sequence that included one draw and three defeats. For much of the derby, it appeared they would have to settle for another draw.

But Enoch Amadie struck in the 88th minute to break the deadlock and secure victory for the hosts.

The late goal brought Eleven Wonders’ winless run to an end and gave them a timely boost as they seek to regain momentum in the UMB Division One League.