The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League saw a series of dramatic matches as Matchday 11 came to a close, with results shaping the race for the title and survival in the league.
Saturday’s Action:
At Nana Kronmansah Park, Nsoatreman FC and Aduana FC played out an entertaining 1-1 draw. The home side took the lead through Morrison Anokye in the first half, but Abdel Bamba responded for Aduana, earning them a share of the spoils.
Accra Lions and Heart of Lions also played to a goalless stalemate at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, with neither side able to break the deadlock.
Sunday’s Fixtures:
Asante Kotoko’s woes deepened as they suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, losing 2-0 to Nations FC at Abrankese. Nafiu Sulemana capitalized on a goalkeeper’s error to give Nations FC the lead, before Faisal Charwetey sealed the victory with a second goal.
At the Aliu Mahama Stadium, Hearts of Oak managed a slim 1-0 win over Karela United, with Hamza Issah scoring the only goal of the match in the first half.
Medeama SC bounced back from two successive defeats, defeating Bibiani GoldStars 2-0 at TNA Park. Derrick Fordjour put Medeama ahead, and Kelvin Nkrumah sealed the victory with a late strike, handing GoldStars their first loss of the season.
In the Bono derby, Bechem United came from behind to defeat Berekum Chelsea 2-1 at Golden City Park. Boat-At Regain scored a brace, including a dramatic late winner, to overshadow Stephen Amankona’s equalizer for Chelsea.
Dreams FC earned a hard-fought 1-0 away win against Vision FC, with Abdul Razak Salifu netting the decisive goal in the 82nd minute at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex.
In a shocking result at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex, league newcomers Young Apostles claimed a 1-0 victory over FC Samartex. Samuel Prempeh’s goal in the 48th minute was enough to secure all three points for the underdogs.
Legon Cities FC climbed out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win over Basake Holy Stars at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. After Prince Opoku’s early penalty gave the visitors the lead, Frank Akoto and Kojo Gyasi turned the game around for Cities, helping them secure a vital win.
League Standings:
Nations FC, Bibiani GoldStars, Hearts of Oak, and Medeama SC remain in the upper half of the table, while Legon Cities, Accra Lions, and Karela United are in danger, occupying spots in the relegation zone after Matchday 11.
With the season progressing, the competition for the title and survival is becoming increasingly intense, and the league continues to provide thrilling football for fans across the country.
𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟-𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘
- Nsoatreman FC 1-1 Aduana FC
- Accra Lions 0-0 Heart of Lions
- Asante Kotoko 0-2 Nations FC
- Karela United 0-1 Hearts of Oak
- Medeama SC 2-0 Bibiani GoldStars
- Berekum Chelsea 1-2 Bechem United
- Vision FC 0-1 Dreams FC
- FC Samartex 0-1 Young Apostles
- Legon Cities 2-1 Holy Stars
SOURCE: http://dew360.net
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