Deft Academy have secured their place in the grand finale of the 2026 Duamenefa Regional Tournament (DRT) after an emphatic 5–1 victory over Wonders FC in the first semi-final played on Saturday, October 3, at the Afife R.C. School Park.
The encounter produced an impressive attacking display from Deft Academy, who took control of the game and eventually completed a comprehensive victory over their opponents.
Deft Academy opened the scoring through No. 11 Sallah Love in the 46th minute, giving his side a 1–0 lead heading into the break.
The second half saw Deft Academy step up their attacking pressure. Just a minute after the restart, No. 20 Dogbey Godwin doubled the advantage in the 47th minute to make it 2–0.
No. 7 Segbedzi Famous then added a third goal as Deft Academy continued to dominate proceedings, before Dogbey Godwin struck again to complete his brace and extend the lead to 4–0.
Wonders FC managed to pull one goal back through their goalkeeper Kofi Mark, giving them a consolation goal and making the score 4–1.
Deft Academy, however, were not finished. No. 9 Kwakugah Prince found the back of the net to restore the four-goal advantage and seal a commanding 5–1 victory.
The emphatic win sends Deft Academy into the grand finale of the 2026 Duamenefa Regional Tournament, where they will face the winner of the second semi-final between Dzodze Kpelikorpe Grace FC and Klikor Vita Nova SC.
The second semi-final will determine Deft Academy’s opponent as the tournament moves into its final stage.
By Courage Edwin Amenuda