{
  "id": 16023172,
  "title": "Dragons fend off Panthers to secure RLFG Men’s 13s Championship final spot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/dragons-fend-off-panthers-to-secure-rlfg-mens-13s-championship-final",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T09:21:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/dragons-fend-off-panthers-to-secure-rlfg-mens-13s-championship-final-spot/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dragons defeat Accra Panthers 30-22 to advance to final",
    "Jonathan Adotey and Prince Chris Ebo Da-Gama score early tries",
    "Elikem Kwornu Kwami and Emmanuel Amoah-Acheampong seal victory"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}