Dragons fend off Panthers to secure RLFG Men’s 13s Championship final spot
Dragons RLFC confirmed their place in the final of the 2026 Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) Men’s 13s Championship with a spirited 30–22 victory over Accra Panthers in the playoff game at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium. Dragons fell behind in the sixth minute through a Kofi Adusei Abah try, but Jesus Jerry Lartey … The post Dragons fend off Panthers to secure RLFG Men’s 13s…
The Dragons RLFC secured their place in the 2026 RLFG Men’s 13s Championship final after a hard-fought 30-22 victory over the Accra Panthers. Early in the game, Dragons trailed after a try by Kofi Adusei Abah, but they quickly bounced back, with Jonathan Adotey scoring two minutes later and Prince Chris Ebo Da-Gama Idan Odum converting for a 6-4 lead.
Dragons extended their lead in the 25th minute when Elikem Kwornu Kwami crossed the line, with Emmanuel Amoah-Acheampong adding a try four minutes later. Despite a try by Godwin Asamoah in the 32nd minute, Dragons solidified their advantage with Odum scoring and converting a try in the 35th minute, and Kwami scoring his second try a minute later, leading 26-8 at halftime.
Panthers' Adam Ibrahim Adam received a red card, but they fought back with Asamoah scoring two tries, including a hat-trick, and Marsuu adding a penalty. In the 79th minute, Elvis Ayertey scored a try for Dragons, securing a 30-22 win and a spot in the final against Bulls RLFC on November 6 at 6pm.
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