Debutant Francis Antwi scored two goals for Legon Cities in the second half to overturn Abdul Ayeh’s first half strike for Karela United in match day one of the betPawa Premier League.
The Accra-based side endured a wasteful first half and trailed by a goal to the visiting side, Karela United FC. only for Francis Antwi to resuscitate Legon Cities hopes with two goals to make it a 2-1 win.
Abdul Ayeh scored a 45+1 minute goal to hand Karela United the lead at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Inside the second half Antwi who joined Legon Cities from Techiman Eleven Wonders scored twice within eight minutes to turn the game on its head.
Legon Cities now have first win of the season and will play as visitors to Accra Lions at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Karela United will taste their first Ghana Premier League home game at the Aliu Mahama Stadium after relocating from Aiyinasie Park against Berekum Chelsea.