Nations FC secured a narrow but vital 1-0 victory over Karela United in a hard-fought Ghana Premier League matchday 26 encounter on Monday afternoon at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese.The only goal of the match came in the 25th minute, courtesy of Emmanuel Annor, who capitalized on an early opportunity to give the home side the lead.The first half was relatively balanced, with Nations edging ball possession at 53% compared to Karelas 47%.Nations registered 3 shots, one of which was on target, resulting in the breakthrough. Karela, on the other hand, failed to hit the target with their 2 attempts.In the second half, Nations FC took control of possession, commanding the majority of the ball.However, their attacking threat diminished, managing just 2 shots with none on target. Karela pushed harder, taking 4 shots, but similarly struggled to convert any into meaningful threats as none were on target.Despite Karela’s increased effort after the break, Nations’ early goal stood firm. The hosts disciplined defending and ball retention proved enough to seal all three points.The win strengthens Nations’ position in the league as the season heads toward a dramatic conclusion.
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