In match week 13 of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League, Legon Cities secured a decisive 2-0 victory against Accra Great Olympics on Monday afternoon at the WAFA Park in Sogakope.
This triumph propelled the Royals from the 17th position on the league log to the 13th spot, accumulating 15 points from 13 games played.
Notably, the game was relocated to Sogakope due to the closure of the Accra Sports Stadium, which is currently rented for festive season events by the National Sports Authority.
Under Samuel Paa Kwesi Fabin's guidance, Legon Cities clinched their first win in six games, during which they drew one and suffered four losses. The match was characterized by intensity, resulting in a total of six yellow cards and three red cards.
Kwabena Boateng broke the deadlock in the 57th minute, securing a 1-0 lead for Legon Cities. In the 8th minute of added time, Joseph Mereku added a second goal, sealing the game with a convincing 2-0 victory in favor of the Royals.