Accra Lions FC were on the verge of a 1-0 victory when referee Ganiu handed City Stars a penalty which was eventually converted to end the game 1-1. Defender Joseph Addo handed Accra Lions FC the lead with a 40-yard thunderous strike in the first half. The visitors doubled their lead through a goal scored by Rauf Salifu in the second half but referee Ganiu rejected it citing an infringement in the process of scoring. However, minutes later, referee Ganiu handed City Stars a penalty to the uttermost surprise of the players and spectators who included military officers. Accra Lions FC needed the win to extend their league at the top of the table but the draw leaves them in a very tight position.
