A first half goal from Yahaya Mohammed aided Tamale City to secure an important home win over FC Samartex to keep their hopes of surviving in the Ghana Premier League alive.
Tamale City returned to winning ways with a slim victory over the Timber Giants in the Ghana Premier League match-week 32 encounter at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on in Tamale.
The two Premier League debutantes, who are currently battling to maintain their spot for the top-flight league next season, displayed an entertaining game for the fans in Tamale.
The home side capitalized on their first golden opportunity which fell for Yahaya Mohammed on the 11th minute. He brilliantly slotted the ball past goalkeeper Lawrence Ansah to give City a 1-0 lead.
FC Samartex failed to find the equalizer in the first half despite an impressive performance against Tamale City.
The second half looked balanced with both teams coming close with goal glaring opportunities but their efforts went futile.
Tamale City held on with their 1-0 lead, courtesy a first half strike from Mohammed Yahaya to pick all the three maximum points to move up on the league log.
Tamale City currently occupies 10th position with 42 points while FC Samartex lies 8th place with 45 points after match-week 32.
