Berekum City FC has secured promotion to Ghana’s Division One League after a decisive second-half victory over Bolgatanga-based Soccer Masters FC at the Kurt E.S. Okraku Technical Centre in Winkogo.
The win marks a major milestone for the club, which narrowly missed promotion last season, and adds a new Division One representative from the Upper East Region.
The “winner-takes-all” clash in the Upper East Regional Middle League final began as a tightly contested, tactical encounter.
In the first half, Soccer Masters FC, playing on home ground, held firm with a disciplined defensive display that limited Berekum City’s attacking threat. The opening 45 minutes ended goalless.
Berekum City returned from the break with renewed intensity. Adopting a more aggressive approach, they broke down Soccer Masters’ defense and capitalised on their chances to seal the promotion-clinching victory.
The promotion is a significant achievement for Berekum City, who fell short in the final stages of last season’s Division Two playoffs.
With this result, the Upper East Region will now have two teams in the Division One League. Berekum City joins Bolga All Stars FC, who currently compete in Zone One A, subject to maintaining their status in the league.
The development is expected to boost local interest in football, increase high-profile matches at venues such as the Winkogo Technical Centre, and provide greater exposure for young talent in the region.
Berekum City will now begin preparations for the upcoming Division One season as they aim to establish themselves in Ghana’s second tier.
Source: Solomon Yinbil Ziyaaba [News Contributor]
