Sankara Nationals extended their advantage at the top of the Zone One A table by beating Berekum City FC 4-0 at the Yendi Youth Resource Centre for a fifth successive victory in the UMB Division One League.

Jebriel Asampana put the hosts ahead in the 45th minute, giving Sankara Nationals a narrow lead at half-time. He doubled their advantage in the 61st minute before completing his hat-trick with a fine finish in the 80th minute.

Ebrahim Rabiu added a fourth goal four minutes from time, completing a dominant display for the league leaders.

The result takes Sankara Nationals to 16 points from six matches, leaving them top of Zone One A.

Real Tamale United dropped points in the same zone after being held to a 1-1 draw by Steadfast FC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

Real Tamale United moved in front in the 14th minute when Abdul Jaleel Amadu scored an own goal. Steadfast FC responded 13 minutes later, with Bright Amoateng producing a fine strike to level the match in the 27th minute.

Neither team could find a winning goal after the interval, despite both sides attempting to break the deadlock. Real Tamale United remain second in Zone One A with 11 points from six matches.

In Zone One B, Victory Club Warriors recovered from their previous away defeat with a narrow 1-0 win against Techiman Liberty Youth on Saturday.

The two sides were unable to score in a frustrating first half, but Sumaila Mahama decided the match by finding the net in the 87th minute. His late goal secured all three points for the hosts.

Victory Club Warriors remain first in Zone One B, with 13 points from six matches.

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