Absa Premiership: Inspirational Richard Ofori helps Maritzburg United to earn a vital point at home against Bloemfontein Celtic

Black Stars number one Richard Ofori continued his impressive start to the new season with an outstanding performance in post for Maritzburg United in their 2-2 stalemate at home against Bloemfontein Celtic in the Absa Premiership on Friday evening

Maritzburg United battled back from two goals down to rescue a vital at home on the day

Lesotho forward Sera Motebang opened the scoring on the night in the 52nd minute of the match for Bloemfontein Celtic before South African midfielder Siphelele Luthuli increased the lead with eight minutes to end proceedings

Maritzburg United left it late on the night as they began the comeback in the 87th minute of the match after South African forward Daylon Claasen calmly converted from the penalty spot to reduce the deficit before compatriot strike partner Judas Moseamedi completed the comeback in the 90th minute of the match

The results means Maritzburg United have now gone five league matches unbeaten winning three and drawing two of such matches

Maritzburg United sits 8th after 10 league matches with 13 points

Richard Ofori will be coming down from his base in South Africa to join his Black Stars team-mates to begin preparations for Ghana’s duoble header Afcon 2021 Qualifiers against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai