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X1 Energy Drink-backed DOL Super Cup ends with Ebusua Dwarfs crowned champions

Ebusua Dwarfs have emerged as the first-ever champions of the X1 Energy Drink DOL Super Cup after beating Semper Fi 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Tuesday.

X1 Energy Drink-backed DOL Super Cup ends with Ebusua Dwarfs crowned champions

The X1 Energy Drink-backed DOL Super Cup concluded with Ebusua Dwarfs being crowned the inaugural champions. The decisive final took place at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium, following a 1-1 draw between the contestants. Both teams had a thrilling match, but they were unable to break the stalemate before extra time. Ebusua Dwarfs overcame Semper Fi 5-4 in the penalty shootout to claim the trophy.

This marked a remarkable season for the Dwarfs, who started the competition unbeaten and topped Group A with seven points. They scored six goals in the group stage and triumphed over Nsuopon Fidelity 3-2 in the semi-final, which ended in a goalless draw. Semper Fi demonstrated their strength in the competition, topping Group B without conceding a goal and advancing to the final with a 1-0 semi-final victory over Attram De Visser, Emmanuel Adjei Laryea converting a crucial 90th-minute penalty.

The X1 Energy Drink DOL Super Cup serves as a platform for Ghana's Division One clubs to showcase their skills and compete at a higher level ahead of the new season. X1 Energy Drink, a sponsor of the Black Stars and the Division One League, aimed to elevate football within the country through this event. Ebusua Dwarfs achieved their goal, becoming the first club to win the inaugural X1 Energy Drink DOL Super Cup trophy.

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