Access Bank Division One League: Promotion- Chasing Young Apostles pip Eleven Wonders to move top of Zone One B
Samuel Prempeh’s second half goal against Techiman Eleven Wonders fired Young Apostles to the top of the table in Zone 1B of the Access Bank Division One League. Samuel Prempeh netted in the 47th minute after a barren first half as his goal secured the Sunyani lads secured the points to move top of the table with 46 points – two points ahead of second placed Wamanafo Mighty Royals.
Still in the Zone, Mighty Royals humbled Debibi United 3-1 to keep the pressure on Young Apostles with 2 points separating them. Mobarick Zakaria Abdul opened the scoring in the 19th minute for the home side as Emmanuel Kobi converted a spot kick four minutes later to give the host a 2-0 lead. Back from recess, Pius Asante added the third goal for Wamanafo Mighty Royals in the 48th minute before Yakubu Abudu fetched a consolation in the 78th minute.
Zone One leaders, Techiman Heroes recorded a 3-2 won over Northern City to keep hold of the top spot in Zone One A. Emmanuel Owusu netted a brace in the 11th and 45th minutes to give his side a 2-0 lead before Ebenezer Agyapong added the third goal in the 49th minute. Northern City staged a massive comeback in the second half through Osman Zakaria and Ebenezer Agyapong but that wasn’t enough as Techiman Heroes held on to win the contest.
The win keeps them atop of the table with 44 points – 1 point richer than Victory Club Warriors who are second in the League table with 43 points.
Find the Zone One results and the league table below: