Medeama SC maintained their grip on top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 win over newly promoted Debibi United. Nana Kofi Babil’s 68th-minute strike was enough for the defending champions to secure a vital away win and extend their unbeaten start to five matches. Medeama now has 11 points from a possible 15 and remains top of the table on goal difference, with three wins and two draws under Head Coach Ibrahim Tanko.
FC Samartex also kept their unbeaten record intact with a 1-0 home victory over Young Apostles at Nsenkyire Park. Christian Agyenim Boateng converted a first-half penalty to settle the contest after the Timber Giants had dominated the opening period. The result leaves the Timber Giants level on 11 points with Medeama. Young Apostles improved after the break but Samartex’s defence stood firm to secure another three points.
Aduana FC secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Swedru All Blacks at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park. William Danquah stunned the Fire Club with an early fourth-minute opener, but Stephen Amankona restored parity in the 36th minute before converting from the penalty spot in the 85th minute to complete his brace. The comeback gives Aduana back-to-back victories and lifts them to fourth place with 10 points.
Heart of Lions secured their first home win of the campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over FC AshantiGold at the Kpando Sports Stadium. William Oduro opened the scoring in the 19th minute before Raphael Kwame Junior Ankamah quickly equalised for the visitors. Francis Odoom restored Lions’ lead from the penalty spot, before Oduro struck again in the 36th minute to make it 3-1.
Port City produced one of the day’s most impressive performances to defeat Bechem United 3-1 at the Daasebre Boamah Darko II Park. Captain Hamza Zakari opened the scoring with a powerful header in the 18th minute before Owusu Ansah doubled the advantage eight minutes later. Bechem United pulled one back after the break, but Owusu Ansah restored Port City’s two-goal cushion in the 54th minute to complete his brace.
Basake Holy Stars bounced back from their heavy defeat to Medeama last weekend by edging Berekum Chelsea 1-0 at the AAK II Sports Arena. Francis Asante scored the only goal of the game, registering his sixth league goal of the season and continuing his fine scoring form. The result extends Holy Stars’ perfect home record, having now won all three of their matches at the AAK II Sports Arena without conceding.
The Ghana Premier League continues to heat up with several teams vying for the top spot. Medeama and Samartex are currently tied on 11 points, with Aduana FC and Port City close behind with 10 points each. The league is expected to get even more exciting as the season progresses, with several teams still in contention for the title.
Key points
- Medeama SC and FC Samartex maintained their top spot in the Ghana Premier League with crucial victories in Matchday Five.
- Aduana FC secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Swedru All Blacks to lift them to fourth place with 10 points.
- Port City produced an impressive performance to defeat Bechem United 3-1 and climb to third place with 10 points.
