Ghana Premier League: Nations FC Tops Table as Karela Stuns Gold Stars; Hearts, Kotoko ends in a stalemate
As the Ghana Premier League reaches its thrilling climax, the race for the title is heating up with just a handful of matches remaining. This weekend’s action saw Nations FC ascend to the top of the table, while Karela United pulled off a stunning upset against Gold Stars. With teams fighting for both championship glory and survival, the stakes have never been higher. Here’s a recap of the results and standout performances from an electrifying round of fixtures.
Nations FC Claims Victory Over Accra Lions
Nations FC surged to the summit of the Ghana Premier League table with a narrow 1-0 victory over Accra Lions at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. Sadiq Alhassan emerged as the hero for Nations, netting the decisive goal in the 62nd minute. This vital home win lifts Nations FC a point clear of both Heart of Lions and Gold Stars FC, intensifying the title race with just four matches remaining. The defeat sees Accra Lions drop into the relegation zone.
Karela United Shocks Gold Stars
In a surprising turn of events, Gold Stars FC relinquished their top spot after suffering a shock 1-0 home defeat to relegation-threatened Karela United. Mohammed Asigre Sulemana’s goal in the 43rd minute handed the visitors a priceless win, providing a significant boost in their fight for survival. The loss drops Gold Stars to third in the standings, trailing Nations FC by a single point, while Karela moves just above the relegation zone with 32 points from 30 matches.
Heart of Lions Roar to Second Place
Heart of Lions climbed to second place with a spirited 2-1 victory over defending champions FC Samartex 1996 at the Kpando Stadium. First-half goals from Yaw Danso (8’) and Nana Kwame Oppong (20’) gave the hosts a commanding lead. Baba Hamidu Musa pulled one back for Samartex from the spot in the 58th minute, but the win leaves Heart of Lions just a point off the pace, while Samartex slips to seventh in the standings.
Young Apostles Triumph in Newcomers’ Battle
Young Apostles earned a crucial 2-0 win over fellow league newcomers Basake Holy Stars at the Wenchi Stadium. Second-half goals from Joseph Quansah and Emmanuel Fosu Kyei propelled the Apostles to 12th in the table. Holy Stars drop to 13th as both sides navigate a tense relegation battle.
Aduana Edges Chelsea in Thrilling Encounter
Aduana FC edged Berekum Chelsea 3-2 in a pulsating match at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park. Alex Boakye opened the scoring in the 14th minute, with Stephen Amankona leveling before the break. Elvis Addo restored Aduana’s lead early in the second half, only for Amankona to respond again just four minutes later. Godfred Waki settled the contest in Aduana’s favor with a 75th-minute strike, moving Aduana up to 11th, one place behind Chelsea.
Bechem United Compounds Legon Cities’ Misery
Bechem United secured a narrow 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Legon Cities, thanks to Dalvin Yeboah’s goal in the 74th minute at Nana Gyeabour Park. The result keeps Bechem in mid-table, while Legon Cities remain deep in relegation trouble in 17th place with 25 points.
Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko Share Points in Super Clash
In the highly anticipated Super Clash, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko battled to a goalless draw at the Accra Sports Stadium. Despite creating numerous chances, neither team could find the back of the net in a match characterized by intensity but lacking clinical finishing. Hearts of Oak, under pressure after three consecutive defeats to their archrivals, finished the first half stronger, but Kotoko registered more attempts on goal (10 to 5). The draw keeps Kotoko in fourth place, while Hearts remains sixth, further dimming their title hopes as the season approaches its climax.
