Legon Cities secured a vital three points in their fight against relegation with a hard-fought victory over bottom-placed Kotoku Royals at the El Wak Stadium on Sunday.
Both teams came into the game desperate for a win, and it was a tense affair with few clear-cut chances in the first half.
However, Legon Cities came out stronger in the second half and broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute. Michel Otou was the hero for the home side, scoring a well-placed. The goal sparked celebrations among the Legon Cities fans, who had been nervously watching the game up until that point.
Kotoku Royals tried to respond, but Legon Cities defended resolutely, and with the clock ticking down, the home side sealed the win in stoppage time when Otou scored his second goal of the game with a cool finish.
The victory was a massive boost for Legon Cities, who moved out of the relegation zone with the win. Kotoku Royals, on the other hand, remained rooted to the bottom of the table and face a daunting task in their bid to avoid relegation.