Ghana Premier League: Nations FC Takes Commanding Lead as Gold Stars, Kotoko Ends in Stalemate
As the Ghana Premier League season reaches its thrilling climax, the battle for the title and survival intensifies. With only a few matches remaining, teams are fiercely competing for glory and safety. Nations FC has emerged as the frontrunner, showcasing a dominant performance against defending champions FC Samartex.
Meanwhile, teams like Young Apostles and Vision FC are fighting hard to secure their places in the league. In this round of matches, every goal and point counts, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion to the season. Here is a wrap of all the action across the league centers.
Nations FC Dominates Defending Champions
Nations FC took a significant step toward clinching their first-ever Premier League title with a commanding 3-0 victory over defending champions FC Samartex 1996 on Sunday. A dominant second-half display saw goals from Emmanuel Annor (61′), Faisal Charwatey (75′), and Kelvin Ampofo seal a crucial win for the hosts. This result propels Nations FC to 60 points, opening a three-point gap at the top of the table with just two matches remaining. Meanwhile, Samartex slips to 7th place as their title defense falters.
Gold Stars FC Stumbles in Title Chase
Gold Stars FC dropped valuable points in the title race following a goalless draw against Asante Kotoko at Dun’s Park. Despite an engaging contest in front of a packed stadium, neither side could find the breakthrough. The draw leaves Gold Stars in second place with 57 points, three behind league leaders Nations FC, and with fading hopes of a first-ever league crown.
Young Apostles Boost Survival Hopes
Young Apostles boosted their survival hopes with an impressive 3-1 win over title outsiders Heart of Lions at the Wenchi Stadium. A thrilling first half saw Samuel Prempeh open the scoring in the 10th minute, followed by goals from Sakitey Foster (15′) and Hussein Issah (19′), putting the hosts in firm control. Seedorf Anane pulled one back for the visitors, but it proved only a consolation. Apostles move up to 12th with 40 points, while Heart of Lions drop to fourth with 54 points.
Aduana FC Cruises to Victory
Aduana FC cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory over already-relegated Legon Cities at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park. Gideon Boateng broke the deadlock in the 39th minute before second-half strikes from Elvis Addo (59′), Kelvin Obeng (65′), and Aled Boakye (80′) completed the rout. The result moves Aduana to 10th on the table, while Legon Cities remain entrenched in the relegation zone.
Dreams FC Snatches Late Win
Joseph Esso struck in stoppage time to give Dreams FC a dramatic 1-0 win over Berekum Chelsea at the Tuba AstroTurf. Esso’s 96th-minute winner capped an intense encounter and earned all three points for Dreams, who now occupy 8th place. Berekum Chelsea drops to 11th in the standings.
Basake Holy Stars Earn Valuable Point
Basake Holy Stars earned a valuable away point in their quest for survival, holding Bechem United to a 0-0 draw at the Nana Gyeabour Park. The debutants showed resilience to keep out their hosts and remain a point above the relegation zone. Bechem sits comfortably mid-table in 9th with 44 points.
Vision FC Edges Karela United
Edward Agyemang’s early goal proved decisive as Vision FC edged Karela United 1-0 in a tense relegation battle at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex. Agyemang scored in the 7th minute to give Vision a crucial lifeline. They now sit 13th with 39 points, while Karela United hovers just above the drop zone with 35 points from 32 games.
