Bolga All Stars in Baptism of fire, Kotoko survive Liberty scare

After a series of setbacks, the Ghana Premier League finally started with matches across five venues to end the five-month break. 

Kumasi Asante Kotoko faced a tough test at home as the Porcupine warriors came from a goal down to beat Liberty Professional two-one at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Benjamin Eshon opened scoring for Liberty before Yakubu Mohammed won the game for Kotoko with a brace. 

Aduana Stars who finished second last season started their season with one-nil victory over Ashanti-Gold at the Dorma Park.

Tema Youth returned to the top flight league to humble Berekum Chelsea two-nil at the Tema park. 

In other games,
Dwarfs 3 - 1 Bolga All Stars
Medeama 1 – 0 Wafa 

Inter Allies will lock hours with Accra Hearts of Oak at the El-wak stadium Monday. 

Meanwhile, Defending champions Wa All Stars lost one-three to Al-Ahli Tripoli from Lybia in the CAF champions league qualifier at the Tamale Stadium while F.A Cup Champions Bechem United beat M.C Algiers from Algeria 2-1 in the CAF- Confederation Cup qualifier at the Accra sports station.

GBC