The fourth edition of the Inter-Tribes Football Tournament has kicked off with a bang! The first round of group stage matches is complete—and it has already delivered drama, surprises, and plenty of goals.
Defending champions Zabarma began their title defense with a narrow 3-2 win over Gurunshi/Sissala in Group B, while last year’s runners-up Builsa edged Ewe 1-0 in Group A.
Perhaps the biggest upset came in Group C, where Buzaaye Tamacheq shocked former champions Moshie with a 2-1 victory.
Other notable wins came from Asante, Fante, and Mamprushi, all of whom made strong starts to their campaigns.
Across the 12 matches played so far, 23 goals were scored, 7 teams kept clean sheets, and fans were treated to 10 victories and 2 draws—setting the stage for a fiercely competitive tournament.
Group-by-Group Highlights:
Group A
Awudu Mohammed’s brilliant strike gave Builsa a 1-0 win over Ewe, while the match between Yadega and Waala ended in a goalless stalemate.
Group B
Zabarma edged Gurunshi/Sissala in a five-goal thriller, winning 3-2. Wangara secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Gurma in the other fixture.
Group C
Buzaaye Tamacheq stunned Moshie with a 2-1 upset win, while Chokosi triumphed 2-1 over Gonja.
Group D
Hausa and Dagomba played out a tense 1-1 draw, while Frafra claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Yoruba.
Group E
Asante handed Fulani a painful 1-0 defeat, and Songhai began their campaign with a convincing 2-0 win over Bissa.
Group F
Fante edged Banda 2-1 in an exciting clash, while Mamprushi defeated Kotokoli 1-0 to round out the group action.
Matchday 1 Results Recap;
Group A
Builsa 1–0 Ewe
Yadega 0–0 Waala
Group B
Zabarma 3–2 Gurunshi/Sissala
Wangara 2–0 Gurma
Group C
Moshie 1–2 Buzaaye Tamacheq
Gonja 1–2 Chokosi
Group D
Hausa 1-1 Dagomba
Frafra 1–0 Yoruba
Group E
Asante 1–0 Fulani
Songhai 2–0 Bissa
Group F
Fante 2–1 Banda
Kotokoli 0–1 Mamprushi
