Kenichi makes bright start - As Inter Allies beat Bechem 3-0

Inter Allies coach, Kenichi Yatsuhashi, has promised to continue working hard in order to transform his side into a winning side after beating Bechem United 3-0 at the Tema Stadium last Saturday.

Despite the significant victory, the former Hearts of Oak Japanese trainer believes there was still more work to be done to help the Tema-based club to improve.

A goal from Dan Amanfo and a brace from Niger star, Victorien Adje Adebayor, gave the hosts a well-deserved victory over the Bechem lads in the opening day of the 2017/18 Ghana Premier League season.

The win was the biggest of the week and has, thus, propelled Inter Allies to the summit of the league log in the first day of the competition.

The story was different at the Sogakope Park where Kumasi Asante Kotoko displayed character as they fought from a goal down to draw 1-1 with WAFA yesterday.

It was the first game for Coach Paa Kwesi Fabin in charge of the Porcupine Warriors after replacing Steve Polack who was dismissed following the Porcupine Warriors’ exit from Confederation Cup.

Mohammed Aminu stunned the visitors in third minute with his spectacular free-kick only for Kotoko to respond 15 minutes later when Yakubu Mohammed turned Jordan Opoku’s power drive into the net.

Both sides returned from recess determined to bag the maximum points, but after some wasteful efforts in front of goal, the hosts had no other option but to be content with a point at the same venue that was a no-go area for visiting teams last season.

The story was similar at Techiman where newly-promoted side, Eleven Wonders, had to wait until the 55th minute to split points with Accra Hearts of Oak.

Winful Cobbinah shot the Phobians into the lead through a spot kick in the eighth minute but Alex Asamoah’s goal in the 55th minute ensured honours were shared.

At the Cape Coast Stadium, the 68th minute spot kick by Amoah Mensah separated them from Berekum Chelsea in their 1-0 win.

Ashantigold also made a wining start to their campaign at Obuasi when they defeated Wa All Stars 1-0 at the Len Clay Stadium.

Shafiu Mumuni scored only goal of the day to ensure the grabbed the maximum points.

Debutants Karela FC had a treat of how life in the premiership would be when Kwame Boateng scored in the seventh minute to ensure visiting Medeama grabbed all the three points.

Elmina Sharks nearly marred Dreams FC’s party as the host had to wait late in the 88th minute to stop the dangerous Sharks.

Sharani Zeberu was the hero on the day as he scored to give the host maximum points.