Bofoakwa Tano see off XI Wonders to book final Ghana Premier League promotion ticket after 16 years absence

Bofoakwa Tano FC secured a spot in the Ghana Premier League after a thrilling encounter against Eleven Wonders in the division one zone I playoff at the Ohene Gyan Stadium. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, and Bofoakwa Tano emerged victorious in an 8-7 penalty shootout.

Eleven Wonders fielded a strong lineup for the game, featuring players like Sulemana Rashid in goal, Simms Kwayie, Clement Boahen, Prince Baffoe, and Hamza Mohammad. Bofoakwa Tano, on the other hand, started with Emmanuel Kobi in goal, Francis Mawuli, Leslie Aryeetey, Enoch Abuu, and others.

Bofoakwa Tano started the game strongly and earned a penalty in the 7th minute when Enoch Abuu was fouled by the Eleven Wonders goalkeeper. Leslie Aryeetey confidently converted the penalty, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way.

Eleven Wonders, despite a slow start, finished the first half strongly, finding their rhythm. In the second half, they quickly equalized in the 47th minute with a header from Zackaria Osman, assisted by Hamza Mohammad’s corner kick.

Both teams launched several attacks, with Bofoakwa Tano dominating the play, but they couldn’t find the winning goal in regulation time. The match went into extra time, but neither team managed to break the deadlock.

The fate of the match was then decided by a dramatic penalty shootout, where Bofoakwa Tano emerged victorious, winning 7-6 on penalties. With this victory, Bofoakwa Tano FC secured their return to the Ghana Premier League after a sixteen-year absence.