Ghana Premier League Week 5 Wrap; Kotoko draw, Aduana FC win
The Ghana Premier League had some fascinating results over the weekend as match 5 week came to an end.
On Friday, Aduana FC made it back to wins after a rough start to the season as Yahya Mohammed’s powerful freekick secured all three points for the Dormaa based against Legon Cities.
It was an all new comers affair at the Duns Park as Bibiani Gold Stars returned to winning ways after back to back defeats, securing all three points against Accra Lions courtesy goals from Frank Adjei Jnr and lethal forward Prince Kwabena Owusu.
In Tamale, Real Tamale United recorded an important win in a crunch tie against Ashantigold, after Ishmael Nketiah and Yusif Nurudeen hit the back of the net.
Dreams FC were stunned 3-1 defeat at the hands of Bechem United after taking a 5th-minute lead. Goals from inform Avornyo, Augustine Okrah and Obuoba enough to move the Hunters up to qhird place after five games.
Table toppers Kumasi Asante Kotoko dropped points for the first time this season as they were held to a goalless draw at Karela. The defensive unit of Asante Kotoko were impressive after clearing off two goal scoring opportunities. Richard Boadu ‘Agadass’ was red carded after stopping a build up that could have resulted in a goal.
King Faisal also recorded the same scoreline against Medeama at the Baba Yara Stadium but still maintain their second place position with 10 points after five games.
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Eleven Wonders won their first game of the season at home in Techiman beating Elmina Sharks 3-1 with Mohammed Nortey Tetteh grabbing a second half brace.
WAFA left it very late at Sogakope after a 96th minute strike from Justus Torsutey gave them the all important three points against Accra Great Olympics.
The results means Asante Kotoko maintain their place at the summit of the GPL with King Faisal, Bechem United and Aduana Stars making up the top 4.
Elmina Sharks, Accra Lions and defending champions Hearts of Oak on the half are at the bottom of the league.
The latter’s game against Berekum Chelsea was rescheduled to a date yet to be decided. This was because the champions were on the African front as they beat JS Saoura of Algeria in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Match Week 5 Full Results
Legon Cities 0-1 Aduana Stars
WAFA 1-0 Accra Great Olympics
RTU 2-0 AshGold
Karela United 0-0 Asante Kotoko
Eleven Wonders 3-1 Elmina Sharks
Bechem United 3-1 Dreams FC
King Faisal 0-0 Medeama SC
Bibiani Gold Stars 2-0 Accra Lions
Hearts of Oak v Berekum Chelsea postponed
