Karela United defender Gariba Faisal was named Man of the Match after helping his side secure a narrow 1-0 win over Aduana FC in their 2025/26 Ghana Premier League opener at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale on Sunday.
The hosts made a dream start when Malik Abubakar scored inside the first minute, but it was Faisal’s commanding performance at the back that ensured Karela protected their early lead.
The centre-back marshalled the defence with composure, winning key duels and cutting out dangerous moments as Aduana pushed for an equaliser.
Karela, who have battled relegation in the past two seasons, are determined to turn a new page this season. Their solid defensive display, led by Faisal, will give them confidence heading into their next away trip to Samartex.
Aduana struggled to recover from the early setback and rarely tested Karela goalkeeper Abdul Ganiu. They will aim to bounce back when they host Nations FC at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park next weekend.
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