Accra Lions hand Tema Youth first defeat of the season, regain top spot

Ambitious side Accra Lions handed Tema Youth their first defeat of the season and regain top spot in Zone Three of the Division One League after humbling the home side 2-0 on Wednesday.

The Abokobi-based club came top of the top-of-table clash and ensured that the young side return to the top of the standings for the first time in seven weeks.

Goals in both halves of the match reginited Lions’ hopes of gaining promition to the Ghana Premier League while playing delightful football to entertain even neutrals watch their match.

In-form striker Salifu Rauf provided the killer blow to theb title ambitions of Tema Youth in the 74th minuute after Oliver Amedor had given the visitors a first-half lead.

Lions inflicted the first defeat of the season for former Premier League side at the Tema Sports Stadium by totally dominating the match and proving their title credentials.

With eight matches remaining  Accra Lions return to the top of the table with 46 points while Tema Youth drop to second position with 44 points.

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