The Ghana UMB Division One League has completed its second round of zonal matchday fixtures, with Victory Club Warriors emerging as the early pace-setter in Zone One B. The club, which does not have a top-flight history, has won two matches from two, beating Techiman Eleven Wonders 2-0. Majid Adama opened the scoring in the 41st minute, and Alhassan Ishaq doubled the lead in the 67th minute, extending their perfect start to the campaign.
In contrast, former Premier League sides King Faisal and New Edubiase United FC played out a goalless draw at Gyamfi Park in Bekwai. Both teams created chances but neither could convert, leaving the contest level at full time. This result means that neither team could gain an advantage in their quest for a return to the Ghana Premier League.
Nations FC, another former Premier League outfit, also had to work hard for a result. They trailed Pro Sports Academy, one of the league's newly promoted sides, after Kwabena Boakye put the visitors ahead in the 21st minute at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. However, Nations FC dominated the second half in search of an equaliser and were rewarded in the 83rd minute when substitute Dede Ishmael struck to salvage a 1-1 draw.
Elsewhere in the zonal round, Semper Fi FC beat FC Nania 2-0 at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex. Samuel Adonteng Owusu opened the scoring in the 25th minute, and Gideon Rockson added a second in the 80th minute to seal the win. Attram De Visser were held to a 1-1 draw by former Premier League side Accra Lions at Tuba AstroTurf.
In another Zone One fixture, ten-man Wa Power SC suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Sankara Nationals. Hafiz Bawa's 23rd-minute strike proved the difference after Wa Power were reduced to ten men. This result highlights the competitive nature of the Division One League, where teams are jostling for position alongside newly promoted and lower-profile sides.
The Division One League is the second tier of Ghanaian football, sitting directly below the Ghana Premier League. Promotion from it offers clubs like New Edubiase, King Faisal, Inter Allies, Great Olympics, and Real Tamale United a route back to the top flight after previous relegations. Early results in the zonal stage matter because they shape which clubs carry momentum into the business end of the season.
The Division One League opened its season with 24 matches producing 38 goals across the zones. The next round of zonal fixtures is expected to take place, although no date has been specified by the Ghana Football Association. The league's former Premier League names, including Inter Allies, Great Olympics, and Real Tamale United, will continue to compete alongside newly promoted and lower-profile sides.
Key points
- Victory Club Warriors have won back-to-back matches to open their Zone One B campaign perfectly.
- King Faisal and New Edubiase played out a goalless draw in Zone Two.
- The Division One League is the second tier of Ghanaian football, offering promotion to the Ghana Premier League.
