Week 8 of the Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) Men’s 13s Championship delivered fireworks as the Nungua Tigers and Accra Panthers bounced back in style during Round 2 of the season.
After a tough loss to the Skolars in Round 1, the Tigers roared into action at the Legon Rugby Stadium, overwhelming their opponents with a convincing 41–26 win. Key players Godfred Aikins, Ekow Sarkodie, and captain Oliver Puman delivered crucial tries to lift the Tigers to second place in the league standings.
Meanwhile, the Accra Panthers shocked the defending champions Bulls RLFC, securing a gritty 22–16 victory. Tries by Godwin Asamoah, Adam Marsuu, Jalilu Abdul, and Abdul Wadood Arimiyao, combined with conversions from Asamoah and Marsuu, sealed the win.
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Despite a late surge from the Bulls via Bright Bawah and Kevin Boadu, the Panthers held firm — a result that shakes up the playoff picture with just a few rounds to go.
Women’s Rugby: Accra Ladies Dominate Again
In the Women’s Series, Accra Ladies continued their unbeaten run with a commanding 12–0 shutout of Awutu Ladies. Fati Boom opened the scoring in the first half, and Elizabeth Anyusi Adongo capped it off in the second with a clinical try.
Though the Awutu side suffered defeat, their captain Celestine Kumah hailed the match as a milestone — the team’s first full-squad outing.
“This was our first time playing together as a full team, and it was a huge step forward,” Kumah shared. “We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and we’re only going to grow from here.”
Week 8 Standings Snapshot
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Skolars RLFC – 15 pts
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Nungua Tigers – 12 pts
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Bulls RLFC / Accra Panthers – Close behind
With every game growing in intensity, the playoff race is heating up.
What’s Next in Week 9
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Women’s Series: Awutu Ladies vs Accra Ladies (Rematch)
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Men’s Fixtures: Dragons vs UG Titans, Skolars vs Panthers
Stay locked in for more thrilling moments from the RLFG 2025 Season!
Last Updated on March 29, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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