GPL: Kotoko Claims Top Spot While Legon Cities Remain Winless
Asante Kotoko has surged to the top of the Premier League standings following a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Accra Lions on Sunday. The decisive moment of the match came in the 48th minute when Albert Anoah found the back of the net, securing three crucial points for the Porcupine Warriors. This win elevates Kotoko to 11 points in the league, placing them ahead of their rivals in the early stages of the season.
In another exciting matchday, Nsoatreman FC showcased their dominance by defeating Legon Cities with a convincing 3-1 scoreline. The home side wasted no time, with Richard Acquah opening the scoring just nine minutes into the game. Walid Neymar Fuseini followed up with a second goal in the 27th minute, and Anokye Mensah made it 3-0 before halftime. Although Mohammed Alidu scored a late consolation for Legon Cities in the 90th minute, the defeat left them without a win this season.
Berekum Chelsea also enjoyed a narrow victory, edging out Young Apostles FC 1-0 in a tightly contested match at the Golden City Park. The only goal of the game came from Mezack Afriyie in the 72nd minute, ensuring that Chelsea garnered all three points at home and continued their push up the league table.
Meanwhile, Vision FC celebrated their first home win of the season by defeating Basake Holy Stars 1-0. Daniel Yemoh was the hero of the day, scoring the decisive goal just before halftime at the Nii Akraku Adjei II Complex. This victory is a significant boost for Vision FC as they look to build momentum in the upcoming matches.
In a dramatic encounter, Karela United managed to salvage a point at home against FC Samartex, ending the match in a 1-1 draw. Godwin Sefah had given Samartex the lead with a goal just before the halftime whistle, but Hadi Mohammed ensured that Karela United would not leave empty-handed by equalizing in the dying moments of the game.
Dreams FC faced another challenging outing, falling to Nations FC with a score of 1-0 at home. Naful Sulemana’s goal in the 80th minute dealt a tough blow to Dreams FC, leaving them still searching for their first win of the season. This disappointing start has raised concerns about their performance and potential need for urgent changes.
GoldStars FC, on the other hand, secured a 1-0 victory over Bechem United, thanks to a goal from Michael Nkoah in the 32nd minute. The match took place at Duns Park in Bibiani, and GoldStars will be pleased with their solid performance as they aim to climb further up the league table.
As the Premier League continues to unfold, teams are jostling for position, and the competition is heating up. With key victories and tough losses shaping the early narrative of the season, fans can expect more thrilling matches in the weeks to come. The pressure is on for teams like Dreams FC and Legon Cities to turn their fortunes around, while others like Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC look to maintain their strong starts.
