Matchday 13 of the Premier League delivered drama across the country, with leaders Medeama opening a two-point gap at the summit, Hohoe United shocking giants Asante Kotoko and Karela United overpowering Hearts of Oak in Tamale.
Here is a full wrap of Sunday’s action.
Medeama 2-1 Berekum Chelsea
Medeama extended their lead at the top after a 2-1 comeback victory over Berekum Chelsea in Tarkwa. Faisal Shaibu gave Chelsea an early advantage, but Jacob Mensah Amu’s equaliser and Salim Adams’ 70th-minute winner completed the turnaround.
Medeama move to 26 points—two clear of Aduana—while Chelsea slip deeper into the relegation zone.
Dreams FC 2-1 Bechem United
Dreams FC bounced back with a much-needed 2-1 win over struggling Bechem United.
An early own goal and Abdul Razak’s strike put Dreams ahead before Yaw Annor halved the deficit. Dreams rise to 14 points in 14th place; Bechem remain in deep trouble in 17th.
Hohoe United 1-0 Asante Kotoko
Hohoe United produced the upset of the weekend, defeating Asante Kotoko 1-0 thanks to William Oduro’s superb 24th-minute free-kick.
The victory gives Hohoe back-to-back wins and lifts them to 9th. Kotoko, meanwhile, stay 5th after another costly slip.
Aduana FC 0-0 Basake Holy Stars
Aduana squandered the chance to keep pace with Medeama after a frustrating 0-0 draw with a resilient Basake Holy Stars side in Dormaa. The Fire Club rise to second with 24 points, while Holy Stars stay just above the relegation zone.
FC Samartex 1996 2-0 Bibiani Gold StarsSamartex claimed bragging rights in the Western derby with a commanding 2-0 victory over Gold Stars. Emmanuel Kofi Essien scored within five minutes, before Emmanuel Mamah converted a penalty to seal the win. Samartex climb to 6th, while Gold Stars remain in 4th.
Karela United 2-0 Hearts of Oak
Karela United handed Hearts of Oak just their second defeat of the season, winning 2-0 at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.
Eric Antwi struck twice in the first half to secure the points, lifting Karela to 8th on the log. Hearts drop to 7th, now only a point ahead of Sunday’s victors.Vision FC 0-0 Young ApostlesVision FC were held to a goalless draw by Young Apostles in Tema.
Despite an entertaining encounter, neither side found the breakthrough. Apostles sit 10th with 17 points, while Vision drop to 13th with 15.
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