MATCH REPORT: Mahala FA Show Character in Six-Goal Thriller Comeback

The Second Round of the league kicked off with fireworks at the Alignment Astro Turf this Saturday. Despite falling behind twice, Mahala Football Academy showcased elite tactical discipline and clinical counter-attacking football to secure a resounding 4-2 victory over Obuasi Still Hope FC.

MAHALA FA 4:2 OBUASI STILL HOPE FC

SECOND ROUND MATCH

📍 Alignment Astro Turf | 🕒 2:00 PM | 📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026

Mahala FA
Akwasi Poku 19′, 61′ ⚽
Joseph Antwi 57′ ⚽
Richard Nkrumah 76′ ⚽

Still Hope FC
John Mintah 13′ ⚽
Abdul Basist Ahmed 47′ ⚽

Full Match Highlights

A Battle of Tactical Adjustments

It was a high-stakes Second Round opener. The game started on a difficult note for the Academy as John Mintah put the visitors ahead in the 13th minute. However, the response was immediate. Akwasi Poku found the equalizer in the 19th minute, leading to a tense 1-1 stalemate at the halftime whistle.

🏅 Man of the Match: Akwasi Poku

An absolutely clinical performance from Akwasi Poku earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match award. After scoring the crucial first-half equalizer, he stayed a constant threat.

His second goal in the 61st minute was the highlight of the afternoon—a world-class, composed placement to the goalkeeper’s right that turned the game on its head and gave the Academy the lead for good.

Second Half Drama ⚡

The restart caught the Academy off-guard as Abdul Basit Ahmed restored Still Hope FC’s lead just two minutes into the second half (47′). Trailing 1-2, Mahala FA shifted gears, utilizing lethal counter-attacks to dismantle the opposition’s defense.

The momentum shifted completely in the 57th minute when Joseph Antwi connected perfectly with a cross following a blistering counter-break to make it 2-2. The victory was eventually sealed in the 76th minute by substitute Richard Nkrumah, who made an instant impact to ensure all three points stayed home to start the second round strong.

“Starting the second round with a comeback victory twice shows the elite mentality of this squad. We stayed calm, trusted our counters, and delivered when it mattered most.”