Panthers pip Bulls as Rugby League Men’s 13s Championship race tightens

Accra Panthers have narrowed the gap on the Bulls in the Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) Men’s 13s Championship after a close 16-4 victory at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium. Having lost to Nungua Tigers in their previous match, Panthers needed to demonstrate their championship aspirations. Panthers took control from the kickoff, with Kofi Adusei Abah scoring twice, including one try in the 17th minute and another in the 22nd minute.

Despite missing both conversion opportunities, Panthers maintained an 8-0 lead at halftime. In the second half, Bulls player Richard Browne Asare received a yellow card in the 56th minute, which appeared to spur Panthers' Adam Ibrahim Adam to score a crucial try in the 59th minute, extending the margin to 12-0. Despite Bulls' response with a try from Leslie Boadu in the 66th minute, Panthers solidified their lead to 16-4 with a late try from Godwin Asamoah, securing their place in the championship race.

In other matches, the Dragons won 36-10, while Nungua Tigers triumphed 30-0 against the Skolars after the latter forfeited due to injuries. The championship race has become more intense, with Bulls and Dragons sharing 21 points, Accra Panthers at 18, Nungua Tigers at 15, and Titans and Skolars both on three points. The final round of the championship features three key matches on October 4 - Titans vs Panthers, Bulls vs Tigers, and Skolars vs Dragons.