Real Tamale United edge Northern City as Sankara Nationals stay top

Real Tamale United returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over city rivals Northern City FC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Saturday.

Osman Zakaria scored the only goal in the 58th minute to earn all three points for the former Premier League side.

The result gives Real Tamale United two victories from their opening four league matches and keeps them within reach of the leaders in Zone One A after their previous defeat.

Sankara Nationals maintained their perfect winning run with a narrow 1-0 success against Tamale City FC at the Yendi Youth Resource Centre.

Asampana broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, putting the hosts ahead before half-time.

Tamale City sought an equaliser after the interval, but Sankara Nationals defended their advantage with discipline to secure another three points.

It was Sankara Nationals' third consecutive 1-0 victory, a run which has taken them to the top of the Zone One A table with 10 points from four matches.

Victory Club Warriors also came from behind to beat Yapei FC 4-1 at the Wenchi Sports Complex on Saturday.

Yapei FC claimed the lead after 30 minutes through Abdul Mumeen Musah, but Victory Club Warriors responded four minutes before half-time when Robert Agu levelled the score.

Agu put the hosts in front from the penalty spot two minutes into the second half, completing his brace in the process.

Mahama Sumaila added a third in the 58th minute before Majid Adam completed the scoring in the 78th minute.

The comeback victory leaves Victory Club Warriors top of the Zone One B standings on 10 points after Matchweek 4.