GPL: Aduana fight back; Hohoe United and Samartex Triumph as Karela’s Perfect Home Record Ends
The Premier League matchday 5 delivered a weekend full of drama, resilience and decisive performances across the country, as Aduana FC, Hohoe United and FC Samartex recorded important victories, while Karela United’s perfect home record came to an end. Here is a wrap of all the action.
Aduana FC 2-1 Bechem United
Aduana FC produced a spirited second-half comeback to defeat Bechem United 2–1 at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro on Sunday afternoon.
The visitors stunned the home crowd in the 27th minute when Darlvin Yeboah capitalized on a rare defensive lapse to give Bechem the lead. Aduana, however, responded just before halftime as captain Alex Boakye rose highest to nod home an equalizer from a corner.
The Fire Boys dominated proceedings after the break and were finally rewarded in the 88th minute when Emmanuel Marfo, in red-hot form, struck his third goal of the season to seal all three points. The win preserved Aduana’s 100% home record this campaign, while Bechem United’s search for their first win of the season continues.
Hohoe United 2-0 Swedru All Blacks
Hohoe United extended their winning run to two matches after a convincing 2–0 victory over Swedru All Blacks at the Hohoe Sports Stadium.
The hosts took control early, with Kwame Paul breaking the deadlock in the 26th minute before skipper Safianu Osman doubled the advantage just before halftime. Despite a spirited fightback from All Blacks after the break, Hohoe’s goalkeeper Kwaku Musah stood tall to preserve a clean sheet.
Hohoe now sit sixth on the league table with eight points, while Swedru All Blacks remain winless in three games, slipping to 14th position.
Karela United 1-1 Berekum Chelsea
Karela United’s perfect home record was halted after they were held to a 1–1 draw by Berekum Chelsea at the Aliu Mahama Stadium.
Bless Ege gave the hosts an early lead from the penalty spot in the 9th minute, but Chelsea responded in the 36th minute through a set-piece that exposed Karela’s defensive lapses.
Chelsea, led by coach Samuel Boadu, left Tamale with a valuable point, extending their unbeaten run to two matches.
Young Apostles 2-0 Basake Holy Stars
Young Apostles continued their impressive early-season form with a comfortable 2–0 victory over Basake Holy Stars.
Hussein Issah and Ramzy Abubakar were on target as the home side cruised to their third win of the campaign, moving up to third on the table. Holy Stars, on the other hand, slipped into the relegation zone after a second defeat of the season.
FC Samartex 1996 2-1 Eleven Wonders
At the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, FC Samartex edged Eleven Wonders 2–1 in a hard-fought contest.
Forward Emmanuel Mamah struck twice—first in the 21st minute and again eight minutes after halftime—to give the Timber Giants a commanding lead. Eden Kofi Asamoah pulled one back for Wonders in the 81st minute, but it proved too little, too late.
The result lifts Samartex to fourth place, while Wonders remain rooted to the bottom of the table and still without a win this season.
