David Abagna’s late penalty earned Real Tamle United a point against Great Olympics at the Aliu Mahama Stadium on Sunday evening.
Returning to the Ghanaian top-flight after eight years, RTU came very close to losing their opening match of the new season. Midfielder Raymond Oko Grippman gave Olympics the lead with a free header and they protected it until the 91st minute when they conceded a penalty.
Attacking midfielder Abagna who joined from AshantiGold converted expertly to send fans into a frenzy.
They had come expecting victory but were happy to leave with a point as Olympics gave their team a tough test.
This feels like a defeat for Olympics as their hard work was undone by Hamza Zakari's silly defending in the closing stages.
The midfielder didn't succeed in his attempt to shield the ball for a goal kick and gave away a cheap penalty.
The result sees both teams pick up their first point of the season.