Karela United claimed their first win of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season with a vital 2-0 triumph over Legon Cities at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday.

The Pride and Passion ended a difficult run of results with a solid performance in the capital, increasing the pressure on the winless Royals.

Giyasu Ibrahim opened the scoring for Karela in the 14th minute, giving his side an early advantage.

Despite some efforts from Legon Cities, they were unable to find a breakthrough.

Muhammed Hadi sealed the victory for Karela with a well-timed goal in the 88th minute, securing all three points and lifting Karela United up the league table.

The defeat leaves Legon Cities without a win after four matches, compounding their struggles in the early stages of the Premier League campaign.