Match Report: Medeama SC 2-2 Accra Lions – Defending champions drop two points in first league game

Medeama’s attempt to defend the Ghana Premier League title in the 2023/24 season suffered an early setback on Wednesday afternoon.

The Yellow and Mauve outfit today played their first match of the new league campaign in a clash against Accra Lions.

At the end of a tough encounter, Medeama Sporting Club dropped two points in a game that ended 2-2.

Although this is an early setback, the Tarkwa-based club would have 33 more games to make amends.

In the game today, Accra Lions proved to be a tough opponent as the visitors scored first through Samuel Gyimah in the 18^th minute to hold the lead at halftime.

After recess, goals from Daniel Lomotey and Jonathan Sowah for Medeama SC sandwiched a second equaliser from Accra Lions netted by Ali Mohammed.

Despite a strong finish to the game by both teams, neither side could get a winning goal and had to settle for a 2-2 draw.

On matchday two, Medeama SC will face off with Aduana Stars while Accra Lions host Legon Cities Football Club.