Mysterious Dwarfs top Zone Two as Nations close in on leaders

Mysterious Dwarfs maintained their impressive start to the UMB Division One League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Nsuopun Fidelity FC, while Nations FC secured a 2-0 win over Elmina Sharks in Matchday Four action.

At the Robert Mensah Stadium on Sunday, Dwarfs relied on a brace from Alhassan Adamu to claim all three points in a closely contested Zone Two encounter.

Adamu opened the scoring just three minutes into the match with an excellent finish, but Nsuopun Fidelity responded through Seth Asamanyua in the 21st minute to restore parity before half-time.

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Dwarfs increased their attacking pressure after the break and eventually found the winner in the 77th minute when Adamu struck again to complete his brace.

The victory moves Mysterious Dwarfs to the top of the Zone Two standings with nine points after four matches.

Meanwhile, Nations FC kept the pressure on the leaders with a convincing victory over Elmina Sharks at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Saturday.

Daniel Lomotey gave the hosts an early lead in the 11th minute before Effah Joseph sealed the win with a second goal in the 78th minute.

Nations FC now have eight points from four matches, leaving them just one point behind Dwarfs.

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Elsewhere, Sekondi Rospak SC ended Pro-Sports FC’s unbeaten start with a dramatic 1-0 victory at Akoon Park in Tarkwa.

After a goalless first half, Kingsley Amoah scored in the 93rd minute to secure a late win for Rospak. Centre-back Ernest Arhin was named Player of the Match for his defensive performance.

Despite suffering their first defeat of the campaign, newly promoted Pro-Sports remain third in Zone Two with seven points, two behind leaders Dwarfs.

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