Bulls edge Tigers to secure RLFG Men’s 13s Championship final spot
The defending champions of the Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) Men’s 13s Championship, Bulls RLFC, cemented their place in the finals of the ongoing league after defeating Nungua Tigers 22–20 at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium over the weekend. Bulls RLFC started the game on the back foot, falling behind to an Emmanuel Darku … The post Bulls edge Tigers to secure RLFG Men’s 13s…
The Bulls RLFC, the defending champions of the Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) Men’s 13s Championship, advanced to the finals of the ongoing league after a thrilling 22–20 victory over the Nungua Tigers at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium. The match commenced with Nungua Tigers taking an early lead thanks to a try scored by Emmanuel Darku in the first minute, converted by Charles Kwaku Dzisah.
Nungua Tigers continued to extend their lead through Godfred Aikins, who scored in the 19th minute, with Dzisah's second conversion extending the score to 12–0. Despite initial struggles, Bulls RLFC managed to break through in the 23rd minute with a try by Kelvin Boadu. However, Darryl Amoatey missed the conversion, leaving the score at 12–8 in favor of Nungua Tigers during halftime.
As the second half unfolded, Bulls RLFC mounted a relentless attack to reduce the deficit, with Bright Bawah scoring in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, Amoatey's conversion attempts were unsuccessful, leaving Bulls RLFC with a 16–12 lead after the break. Despite a late surge from Nungua Tigers, including a score by Aikins in the 55th minute that tied the game at 16–16, Bulls RLFC held on for a dramatic 22–20 win.
This victory secured Bulls RLFC's place in the championship final, scheduled for November 6, where they will face the winner of the playoff between Dragons and Accra Panthers on October 18. Accra Panthers defeated Titans 30–4 in their respective playoff match, while Dragons secured a walkover against Skolars due to the latter's team being unable to field players due to injuries.
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