The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) showed tremendous character on Match Day 2 of the 2026 Honda Football Championship, bouncing back from their painful penalty shootout defeat to the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the University of Ghana (UG) at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, Tamale.

University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) came into this game with a point to prove after losing 3-1 on penalties to UBIDS in Match Day 1 following a 1-1 draw, and they wasted no time making their intentions clear. Ishmael Afful gave UMaT the perfect start, finding the back of the net in the 10th minute of the first half to put his side ahead early.

University of Ghana barely had time to settle before UMaT struck again. Miracle Boakye added a second goal shortly after to double their advantage, putting UMaT firmly in the driving seat and piling the pressure on UG.

UG refused to roll over without a fight, Amos Anani Gamour stepped up and scored for UG, giving the team a glimmer of hope and setting up a tense final stretch. However, despite their efforts, UG could not find the equalizer they desperately needed, leaving UMaT to hold on and seal all three points.

After the heartbreak of Match Day 1, UMaT will take a lot of confidence from this result. The underdog is alive and dangerous, and the rest of the teams in the championship have been put on notice.

Match Day 2 continues with two (2) more exciting fixtures at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, tamale. Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) will face University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). Rounding off the day's fixtures, University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) will go up against the University of Development Studies (UDS).

The 2026 Honda Football Championship continues with more exciting match ups through the week, with the tournament running until Saturday, 28th March.

The 2026 Honda Football Championship is powered by Honda and Overseas Union Ltd, sole distributors of Honda Motorcycles in Ghana. The event is produced by RITE Sports Services.