Bofoakwa Tano gain promotion to the Ghana Premier League after 16-year absence

Bofoakwa Tano have beaten Techiman Eleven Wonders 7-6 in a nervy penalty shootouts at the Accra Sports stadium.

The Access Bank Division One League Zone One playoffs failed to be produce a winner in regulation time as the the nerve wracking match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes.

Leslie Aryeetey opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a well-taken seven minutes with a well penalty. But Osman Zackaria equalized for Techiman Eleven Wonders, one minute after the break to make it 1-1.

Neither side was able to find the winning goal in regulation time as referee Latif Adaari whistled for the end of proceedings.

The game travelled beyond 120 minutes resulting in the match being decided on penalties. Bofoakwa Tano ultimately won the shootouts 7-6 to secure their long-awaited return to the elite League.

The Sunyani based side joins Kpando Heart of Lions in the Premier League.

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