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Osei Bonsu's 5th minute opener shook the Phobians but they drew level from Obed Ansah who neatly converted a spot-kick.

Striker Eric Gawu sealed the win in the 56th minute and prevented the Gunners from causing havoc. 

Champions Asante Kotoko sealed their dominance over regional rivals AshantiGold with a 3-1 win at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Alex Asamoah netted against his former side and Stephen Manu doubled the lead before the Miners pulled one back through Daniel Asamoah.

Manu wrapped up the win in the closing stages of the game when he fired home the third.

Newly-promoted Chelsea won the battle of the debutants after accounting for Sporting Mirren 1-0 at the Sunyani Coronation Park.

Richard Atika's 20th minute goal divided the two sides when the forward was found at an advantageous spot to find the back of the net from a goal-mouth meelee.

Tema Youth dismissed King Faisal 2-1 at the Tema Park. Edward Affum put the home side ahead on the 40th minute mark to end the half.

Abraham Basit restored parity for Faisal in the 54th minute from a brilliant header but Tema Youth responded a minute later through Emmanuel Baffoe.

Heart of Lions returned to winning ways after their opening day blip in Berekum with a 2-0 win against Kessben at home.

Kofi Nti Boakye converted from the spot in the 51st minute when Daniel Acquaye was brought down in the box. Acquaye added a second 10 minutes later.

Two first half goals from Kwame Adzagba and Kabiru Imoro in the 7th and 25th minutes respectively earned Real Tamale United a 2-1 success over Hasaacas.

Richard Nortey got the consolation for Hasmal in the 13th minute.

Earlier on Monday, Sekondi Eleven Wise beat Gamba All Blacks 2-1 at the Essipong Stadium.