Samuel Ashie Quaye’s goal against Bechem United on Saturday was the third time an opening goal has been scored by a home team in the last five opening Ghana Premier League matches.
Earlier on Saturday, Great Olympics clinched a 1-0 victory over Bechem United thanks to a goal from Samuel Ashie Quaye late in the game.
The 2022/23 campaign has started on a good note for Great Olympics who are looking to get their hands on the trophy following some dominance from Hearts of Oak and Kotoko over the years.
2022/23-Home goal first
2021/22- Away goal first
2020/21- Away goal first
2019/20- Home goal first
2018- Home goal firstThree of the last five opening goals in the GPL have come from home teams.
And a good goal that was from Samuel Ashie Quaye#betPawaGPLwk1 pic.twitter.com/LU552ZKyfx
— Bill Eshun (@Bill_Eshun) September 10, 2022
The goal scored on Saturday could be the start of a goalfest in the opening weekend as seven more fixtures are left to be played.
