Semper Fi FC stay top as unbeaten UMB Division One League run continues

Semper Fi FC maintained their unbeaten start to the UMB Division One League with a convincing 3-0 win over newly promoted Nukunu FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Friday.

The Zone Three leaders took control through two goals in the first half. Abdulai Salifu broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, while Emmanuel Adjei Laryea added a second seven minutes later to give Semper Fi FC a 2-0 lead at half-time.

Semper Fi continued to dictate proceedings after the break and completed the scoring in the 73rd minute. Boakye Kofi Yiadom found the net with a fine finish to secure a commanding victory.

The result leaves Semper Fi FC at the top of Zone Three with 10 points from four matches and extends their impressive opening run.

Inter Allies also preserved their unbeaten record after being held to a 1-1 draw by former Premier League side Okwawu United at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Friday.

Inter Allies started quickly and went ahead in the ninth minute when Daniel Alabi produced a well-executed finish. Okwawu United responded seven minutes later, with Patrick Twumasi scoring in the 16th minute to bring the visitors level.

Both teams continued to search for a winning goal following the interval and created a number of chances, but neither side was able to find a decisive second goal.

The draw means Inter Allies remain unbeaten in Zone Three.

Hakla SC recorded their second victory in four matches with a 2-1 success against former Premier League side Great Olympics at the Tuba AstroTurf on Saturday.

The result leaves Great Olympics still without a win after four matches and adds to their difficult start to the season.

Neither side scored before the interval, but Hakla SC moved in front four minutes after the restart. Centre-forward Clement Agyei converted from the penalty spot in the 49th minute.

Great Olympics levelled in the 58th minute through Fredrick Akatuk, who struck a superb volley from a corner kick.

Hakla SC restored their advantage only three minutes later. Agyei was given another opportunity from the spot after a foul in the box and converted in the 61st minute to complete his brace.

Agyeis two penalties proved decisive, with the forward also receiving the Player of the Match award.

The victory lifts Hakla SC into third place in Zone Three on eight points after four matches.