Rugby League: Roundup of first round of 2023 Ghana 13s Championship

The first round of the Ghana 13s Championship has concluded after a challenging start. The numerous clubs that took part in this year's competition provided a nonstop display of talent, wit, tenacity, confidence, passion, and dedication. Here is a summary.

1. Reduced participation
Seven teams competed in the Ghana 13s Championship last year. Sadly, this season, there were just 4, and Accra Bears' debut increased the number to 5.

2. First victory for Nungua Tigers
Nungua Tigers won their first game since their inception and it wasn't an task. To achieve their first victory, they defeated the 2022 Ghana 13s Championship runners-up, Bulls, by a score of 20–8.

3.The debut of the Accra Bears
In this year's competition, Accra Bears competed for the first time since their inception last year.

4.Tigers completely outclass Skolars in their contest.
Tigers really made a statement in their opening game, which was against the 2022 Ghana 13s Championship champions, Skolars. Tigers had a comfortable lead the entire game, but because they failed to convert, they fell to Skolars.



5.Family Affair


A great scene was filmed when the entire family of Majestics player Bilal Abdallah, who is presently on loan at Tigers, came over to witness the games.


They showed up from day one till the finish of the first round.



6. Accra Bears lose all of matches.


Luck wasn't on the side of debutant, Accra Bears as they lost all their matches in the first round. They improved in their encounter against Skolars, scoring 12 points, their highest total in the first round of the tournament.



7. The season's first walkover
The debutant Bears earned their first walkover of the season when they were unable to field a team for their encounter against the Bulls. Bulls were awarded the points.

8. Tigers win MOTM three consecutive times
For three consecutive times, players from Nungua Tigers were selected as the RESPECT Man of The Match of their various matches. A first of it's kind.

Match Results
Skolars (22 - 16) Tigers
Bulls (24 - 04) Panthers

Tigers (20 - 08) Bulls
Panthers (40 - 00) Bears

Bulls (24 - 06) Skolars
Tigers (56 - 04) Bears

Panthers (14 - 06) Tigers
Bears (12 - 16) Skolars

Bulls (20- 00) Bears (Forfeited)
Skolars (18 - 4) Panthers

Respect Man of the Match
Skolars Vs Tigers
Kofi Montchon (Tigers)

Bulls Vs Panthers
Bright Bawa (Bulls)

Tigers vs Bulls
Yakubu Suleman (Tigers)

Panthers Vs Bears
Matt Beer (Panthers)

Bulls Vs Skolars
Desmond Geotrah (Bulls)

Tigers vs Bears
Gideon Klugey (Tigers)

Panthers Vs Tigers
Matt Beer (Panthers)

Bears vs Skolars
Illyasu Mohammed (Bears)

Bulls Vs Bears (Forfeited)
N/A

Skolars vs Panthers
Sylvanus Ayah (Panthers)