Asante Kotoko reclaimed the top spot in the Ghana Premier League after securing a 2-0 victory over Legon Cities on Sunday.
A first-half strike from Patrick Asiedu in the 28th minute set the Porcupine Warriors on course for victory before Kwame Poku sealed the win from the penalty spot in the 88th minute.
The victory sees Kotoko move to the summit of the table with 37 points, overtaking arch-rivals Hearts of Oak. Medeama Stage Comeback to Beat Bechem UnitedMedeama SC fought back from an early setback to defeat Bechem United 3-1 at home.
Darivin Yeboah gave the visitors the lead in the 6th minute, but Kamaradini Mamudu equalized just ten minutes later. Michael Sarpong put Medeama ahead in the 66th minute, and Kelvin Nkrumah sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal.
Karela United Held at Home by Basake Holy StarsKarela United dropped points at home after a 1-1 draw against Basake Holy Stars. Alhassan Adamu opened the scoring for the home side, but Bismark Tayi converted a 70th-minute penalty to ensure the visitors left with a point.
Karela remain in the relegation zone, while Holy Stars sit 9th. Gold Stars Edge Nations FC in Tight EncounterGold Stars FC secured a narrow 1-0 win over Nations FC at Duns Park.
A 68th-minute strike from Michael Nkoah was enough to separate the two sides. The Miners have now dropped to third place with 34 points, while Nations FC sit fifth with 32 points.
Amankona Hits Hat-Trick as Berekum Chelsea Dominate Accra LionsStephen Amankona was the star of the show, netting a sensational hat-trick as Berekum Chelsea defeated Accra Lions 3-1.
Amankona found the net in the 44th, 52nd, and 72nd minutes, giving Chelsea an unassailable lead. David Olubi Akintunde scored a late consolation for the visitors in the 84th minute.
Vision FC and Heart of Lions Share the SpoilsVision FC were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Heart of Lions in matchday 23 of the Premier League.
Kwesi Pong put the visitors ahead in the 13th minute, but George Nagadzi equalized in the 31st minute. Vision sit 12th on the table, while Heart of Lions occupy 4th place with 34 points.
Dreams FC and Aduana Play Out Goalless Draw Dreams FC and Aduana FC played out a 0-0 stalemate, with Karim Zito’s side unable to capitalize on home advantage.
The result leaves Dreams FC just above the relegation zone with 21 points, while Aduana sit 13th.
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