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Sports News of Thursday, 10 July 1997

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RTU In Crucial Away Win

Tema: Visiting Real Tamale United (RTU) crowned their efforts with a 2-0 win over Afienya United in their match played at the Tema sports stadium. RTU scored both goals in the second half, Afienya, who started the match in grand style, failed to utilize more than three goal scoring chances in the first half,especially in the 40th minute when Joe Fameye hit the side netting from close range. Left winger Abdulia Issahaku scored the opener for RTU in the 70th minute, beating goalkeeper Joe Akeem with a close-range shot. Striker Prosper Sampson connected home a cross in the 85th minute to make it 2-0 for RTU. At Obuasi, Yeji Stars, who were using Len Clay Stadium as their home and visiting Kumasi King Faisal settled for a goalless draw in their match. The only obvious scoring chance created by Faisal in the 24th minute was wasted by skipper Nuru Ahmed. With only goalie Nana Bonsu of Yeji Stars to beat, the skipper shot wide to the astonishment of the crowd. The match between cape coast dwarfs and ghapoha readers at agona swedru was postponed.