Kalibi SC ended Zone One A leaders Sankara Nationals’ six-match unbeaten run with a surprise 2-1 home victory at Malik Jabir Park in Wa on Saturday.

The newly promoted side took control in the 12th minute when Abdul Karimu Adamu found the net, giving Kalibi SC a narrow lead at half-time.

Sankara Nationals responded after the interval and levelled through Gabriel Asampana, who produced an excellent finish in the 63rd minute. But the visitors’ hopes of extending their unbeaten start were ended five minutes later when Fuowie Kanwei restored Kalibi SC’s lead.

Kalibi SC held on to claim a notable victory, which also brought an end to their five-match winless run in the league.

Real Tamale United FC remain close behind the leaders after securing a 1-0 win over Wa Power SC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday.

The match remained goalless through a closely contested first half, but Ibrahim Adam struck in stoppage time to give Real Tamale United all three points.

It was the former Premier League side’s fourth league victory in seven matches. The result moved them to 14 points, leaving them two points behind Sankara Nationals at the top of Zone One A.

In Zone One B, Mighty Royals moved into first place after beating previously unbeaten leaders Victory Club Warriors 2-1 at Adehyeman Park in Wamanafo on Sunday.

Osman Zackaria gave the home side the perfect start by scoring in the 12th minute. He added a second in the 33rd minute to put Mighty Royals firmly in control.

Victory Club Warriors improved after the break and reduced the deficit seven minutes into the second half, with Mahama Sumaila scoring in the 52nd minute.

Mighty Royals resisted the visitors’ attempts to complete a comeback and secured a crucial victory. The result takes their tally to 13 points from seven matches and lifts them to the top of the Zone One B table.