Tamale City defeated Karela United by a-lone goal in the match week 18 of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) at the Aliu Mahama Stadium.
Tamale City, who before this game had won only three games, couldn't climb out of the relegation zone, even with this vital win.
The Tamale-based side have recorded their second consecutive home victories, after failing to win the previous two.
Tamale City started the first half impressively but failed to capitalise on their dominance with a strike.
Karela United came into the game some minutes before the end of the first half, but Tamale City were resolute in their defence.
Coach Shaibu Tanko's half time pep talk seemed to have an effect, as Karela United cameback into the second half on the high, after controlling and dictating the pace in the first fifteen minutes of the second half.
Isaac Mensah's sublime finish, with eleven minutes to full time, sealed the crucial win for Tamale City.
Tamale City managed the game after Isaac Mensah broke the deadlock to cruise to victory
Karela United tried to find the equaliser but their efforts were thwarted by unyielding Tamale City.
