Bibiani Gold Stars climbed to the summit of the Ghana Premier League table with a commanding 3-0 victory over Accra Lions on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Samuel Attah Kumi was the star of the show, netting a sensational hat-trick to secure Gold Stars’ biggest away win of the season at the WAF Park in Sogakope.
The prolific forward struck in the 14th, 44th, and 46th minutes to hand the Miners their ninth league win of the campaign, leapfrogging Heart of Lions to claim the top spot.
Asante Kotoko also delivered an impressive performance, thrashing Vision FC 4-1 at the Baba Yara Stadium. Kwame Opoku opened the scoring in the 6th minute before Vision’s Nana Akwesi Amoah equalized in the 22nd minute.
However, Kotoko quickly regained control as Peter Amidu restored their lead, Opoku added his second in the 37th minute, and Saaka Dauda sealed the victory with a goal in the 44th minute.
Kotoko now sits third in the standings with 31 points, just two behind leaders Gold Stars. Vision FC, meanwhile, are 11th with 19 points.
Heart of Lions Stumble as Nations FC Edge Tight EncounterNations FC handed Heart of Lions their first home defeat of the season with a narrow 1-0 win at the Kpando Stadium.
Di Boris Djangone scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute, denting Lions’ title aspirations. The defeat sees Lions slip to fourth, while Nations FC move up to second, only one point behind Gold Stars.
Samartex, Hearts of Oak Share PointsDefending champions FC Samartex 1996 were held to a goalless draw by Hearts of Oak at the Nsenkyire Arena.
The result leaves Hearts in fifth place, with Samartex languishing in mid-table. Nsoatreman Edge Karela UnitedNsoatreman FC secured a vital 1-0 home win over Karela United thanks to Eric Osei Bonsu’s 52nd-minute penalty.
The win lifts Nsoatreman to 12th place, while Karela drop into the relegation zone after another disappointing performance.
Late Drama as Chelsea Beat MedeamaBerekum Chelsea edged Medeama SC 2-1 in a thrilling encounter at the Golden City Park.
Stephen Amankona gave the hosts the lead before Yussif Mubarik’s injury-time penalty leveled the game. However, captain Zackaria Fuseini scored with the last kick to seal a dramatic victory.
Basake Holy Stars Hold Aduana FCBasake Holy Stars earned a point in a 1-1 draw with Aduana FC at the Ampain AAK Arena. Aduana took the lead in the first half, but Bismark Teye equalized in the 86th minute to share the spoils.
Legon Cities Thrash Dreams FCLegon Cities boosted their GPL Wrap: Gold Stars trash Accra Lions to storm top ; Kotoko closes gap with dominant win over Vision, Hearts, Samartex draw
Bibiani Gold Stars climbed to the summit of the Ghana Premier League table with a commanding 3-0 victory over Accra Lions on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Samuel Attah Kumi was the star of the show, netting a sensational hat-trick to secure Gold Stars’ biggest away win of the season at the WAF Park in Sogakope.
The prolific forward struck in the 14th, 44th, and 46th minutes to hand the Miners their ninth league win of the campaign, leapfrogging Heart of Lions to claim the top spot.
Asante Kotoko also delivered an impressive performance, thrashing Vision FC 4-1 at the Baba Yara Stadium. Kwame Opoku opened the scoring in the 6th minute before Vision’s Nana Akwesi Amoah equalized in the 22nd minute. However, Kotoko quickly regained control as Peter Amidu restored their lead, Opoku added his second in the 37th minute, and Saaka Dauda sealed the victory with a goal in the 44th minute.
Kotoko now sits third in the standings with 31 points, just two behind leaders Gold Stars. Vision FC, meanwhile, are 11th with 19 points.
Heart of Lions Stumble as Nations FC Edge Tight Encounter
Nations FC handed Heart of Lions their first home defeat of the season with a narrow 1-0 win at the Kpando Stadium. Di Boris Djangone scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute, denting Lions’ title aspirations. The defeat sees Lions slip to fourth, while Nations FC move up to second, only one point behind Gold Stars.
Samartex, Hearts of Oak Share Points
Defending champions FC Samartex 1996 were held to a goalless draw by Hearts of Oak at the Nsenkyire Arena. The result leaves Hearts in fifth place, with Samartex languishing in mid-table.
Nsoatreman Edge Karela United
Nsoatreman FC secured a vital 1-0 home win over Karela United thanks to Eric Osei Bonsu’s 52nd-minute penalty. The win lifts Nsoatreman to 12th place, while Karela drop into the relegation zone after another disappointing performance.
Late Drama as Chelsea Beat Medeama
Berekum Chelsea edged Medeama SC 2-1 in a thrilling encounter at the Golden City Park. Stephen Amankona gave the hosts the lead before Yussif Mubarik’s injury-time penalty leveled the game. However, captain Zackaria Fuseini scored with the last kick to seal a dramatic victory.
Basake Holy Stars Hold Aduana FC
Basake Holy Stars earned a point in a 1-1 draw with Aduana FC at the Ampain AAK Arena. Aduana took the lead in the first half, but Bismark Teye equalized in the 86th minute to share the spoils.
Legon Cities Thrash Dreams FC
Legon Cities boosted their survival hopes with a 3-0 victory over Dreams FC. Goals from Fredrick Akatuk, Frank Akoto, and Kabu Agyemang Raymond condemned Dreams to their seventh defeat of the season. Legon Cities remain in the relegation zone, while Dreams are just above the drop zone.
Bono Derby Ends in Stalemate Bechem United and Young Apostles played out a goalless draw in the Bono derby.
Bechem continued their solid form with a hard-earned point, keeping them well-placed in the league standings.
hopes with a 3-0 victory over Dreams FC. Goals from Fredrick Akatuk, Frank Akoto, and Kabu Agyemang Raymond condemned Dreams to their seventh defeat of the season.
Legon Cities remain in the relegation zone, while Dreams are just above the drop zone. Bono Derby Ends in StalemateBechem United and Young Apostles played out a goalless draw in the Bono derby.
Bechem continued their solid form with a hard-earned point, keeping them well-placed in the league standings.
