The third edition of the Inter-Tribes Football Tournament has kicked off with a bang! The first round of group games has come to a close, and what a thrilling start it's been!
Defending champions Moshie began their title defense with a convincing win over Mamprushi in Group D, while last year's runner-up Songhai suffered a shocking defeat against debutant Builsa in the opening Group A game.
Asante recorded the biggest scoreline of the round, thrashing Bissa 3-0 in Group F, while previous winners Hausa were held to a goalless draw against Wangara.
The first round saw some interesting matchups and upsets, with 12 matches, yielding 20 goals and plenty of drama!
Group A saw Songhai fall to debutant Kanjaga, while Frafra suffered a defeat to Yoruba, showcasing the competitiveness of the group.
Group B had Dagomba edge out Banda, and Ewe shared the spoils with Gurma.
Group C witnessed a goalless draw between Hausa and Wangara taking Hausa winless run to four, while Zabarma triumphed over Buzaaye.
Group D saw Moshie beat Mamprushi, and Kotokoli pip Waala, setting the stage for an exciting contest in the group.
Group E had Fante succumb to Gonja, and Fulani defeat YadeGawaa, showcasing the strength of the teams in the group.
Group F witnessed Asante thrashed Bissa, and Chokosi edge out Gurunshi/Sissala, indicating a strong contest in the group.
The first round saw 8 teams keep clean sheets, with 10 wins and 2 draws, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead!
The Results Are As Follows:
Group A
1- SONGHAI 0-1 KANJAGA
2- FRAFRA 0-2 YORUBA
Group B
3- DAGOMBA 1-0 BANDA
4- EWE 1-1 GURMA
Group C
5- HAUSA 0-0 WANGARA
6- ZABARMA 3-1 BUZAAYE
Group D
7- MOSHIE 1-0 MAMPRUSHI
8- KOTOKOLI 2-1 WAALA
Group E
9- FANTE 0-1 GONJA
10- FULANI 1-0 YADEGAWAA
Group F
11- ASANTI 3-0 BISSA
12- CHOKOSI 1-0 GURUNSHIE/SISSALA
