Medeama clinch historic Ghana Premier League title as Tamale City suffer relegation
Medeama have won the Ghana Premier League for the first time after a convincing home victory over Tamale City on Sunday.
The 3-0 win at Tarkwa’s Akoon Park cemented their place among Ghana’s elite clubs, as they became the 12th team to lift the prestigious trophy since the league’s inception in 1956.
Medeama now joins the likes of record holders Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak, and others on this illustrious list, bringing immense pride to the club and their supporters.
Jonathan Mensah was the match’s hero, with an outstanding performance leading to a remarkable hat-trick for the Mauve and Yellow.
The victory, however, came at a cost for Tamale City, who were unable to match Medeama’s dominance and thus suffered the consequences. The defeat confirmed their relegation, joining King Faisal and Kotoku Royals as the unlucky teams to be relegated this season.
Tamale City failed to secure the necessary points to stay afloat in their first season after promotion, leaving them with the daunting task of regrouping and aiming for a quick return.
On the same day, relegated Kotoku Royals and King Faisal had mixed results. Kotoku Royals were defeated at home by Karela United, while King Faisal defeated Real Tamale United.
Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak were able to avoid relegation by holding Berekum Chelsea to a goalless draw. The 21-time champions showed tenacity to secure the crucial point required to maintain their top-flight status.
In other matches, dethroned champions Kotoko were held to a goalless draw, Aduana Stars defeated Bechem United, Great Olympics secured their safety with a 2-1 home win against Nsoatreman, Legon Cities won a thrilling five-goal encounter against Samartex, and Bibiani Gold Stars and Accra Lions played out a goalless draw.
