Benjamin Acquah scores as Helsingborgs IF triumph in Swedish Superettan opener
2nd April 2024
Ghanaian midfielder Benjamin Acquah showcased his scoring prowess on the opening day of the Swedish Superettan, propelling Helsingborgs IF to a thrilling victory over Gefle IF.
Acquah found the back of the net to contribute to Helsingborg's 3-2 win against Gefle at the Gavlevallen as the 2024 season kicked off in earnest.
The visitors took the lead in the 23rd minute, courtesy of a penalty converted by Swedish forward Taylor Silverholt.
Shortly after, Acquah, at 23 years old, doubled Helsingborgs' advantage, capitalizing on a pass from Wilhelm Loeper.
Although midfielder Adrian Edqvist pulled one back for Gefle just two minutes into the second half, Loeper restored Helsingborgs' two-goal lead from the penalty spot in the 59th minute.
Despite Edqvist's second goal for Gefle in the 76th minute, Helsingborgs held on for a hard-fought victory.
Acquah, formerly of Ebusua Dwarfs, demonstrated his value to Helsingborgs last season with 27 appearances and two goals.