{
  "id": 8915379,
  "title": "Panthers and Dragons Secure Important Victories as Men’s 13s Championship Race Tightens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/panthers-and-dragons-secure-important-victories-as-mens-13s",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T11:37:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/panthers-and-dragons-secure-important-victories-as-mens-13s-championship-race-tightens/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Accra Panthers and Dragons secured crucial victories in the RLFG Men’s 13s Championship on Sunday, 20 September 2026 at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium. Panthers triumphed 16-4 over Bulls, while Dragons outplayed Titans 36-10 in a high-scoring encounter.\n\nAccra Panthers dominated the game, with Kofi Adusei Abah scoring two tries in the early stages. Despite missing both conversion attempts, Panthers took an early 8-0 lead and extended their advantage to 16-4. Bulls managed to score once, with Leslie Boadu crossing in the 66th minute.\n\nDragons, on the other hand, showcased a commanding performance, leading 20-0 at half-time. Prince Chris Ebo Da-Gama Idan Odum was instrumental in the Dragons' success, scoring three tries and adding two conversions. The Dragons maintained their lead throughout, sealing the 36-10 victory.\n\nFollowing these results, Bulls and Dragons are level on 21 points at the top of the standings, with Accra Panthers trailing by three points at 18. Nungua Tigers are in fourth place at 15 points, while Titans and Skolars remain on three points each.\n\nThe Men’s 13s Championship enters a decisive stage, with three important fixtures scheduled for October 4, 2026: Titans vs Panthers, Bulls vs Tigers, and Skolars vs Dragons. The battle for top positions remains closely contested as the championship progresses.",
  "summary": "The University of Ghana Rugby Stadium hosted another important afternoon of action in the Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) Men’s 13s Championship on Sunday, 20 September 2026, with Accra Panthers and Dragons both securing victories in crucial fixtures. Accra Panthers produced a composed performance to defeat Bulls 16–4, while Dragons powered past Titans 36–10 in […]",
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  "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."
}