Ghana Premier League: Legon Cities suffer relegation as Nations FC Reclaim Top Spot
Nations FC delivered a commanding performance at the University of Ghana Stadium, defeating Legon Cities 4-1 to reclaim the top position in the Premier League standings.
The match began with Nations FC taking the initiative, and they opened the scoring in the 28th minute when Kelvin Ampoful capitalized on a defensive error, calmly slotting the ball past the Legon Cities goalkeeper. Despite their struggles this season, the hosts managed to equalize before halftime, with Rabin Ousmane Sanon inadvertently turning the ball into his own net in the 40th minute.
However, the second half was dominated by Nations FC, who showcased their title ambitions with relentless pressure. Emmanuel Annor restored the lead for Nations in the 64th minute, finishing off a series of attacking moves. With just eight minutes remaining, Sadiq Alhassan added a well-placed goal to secure the victory. Ampoful capped off his impressive performance by netting his second goal late in the game, concluding a superb team display.
The victory elevates Nations FC to 57 points, solidifying their position at the top of the league table with only three matches left in the season. Their title charge remains strong as they look to fend off their closest competitors.
For Legon Cities, their defeat means they have been relegated after several years in the top flight.
