Nations FC secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Asante Kotoko SC on Sunday, propelling them to the top of the Premier League table. Faisal Charwetey’s eighth goal of the season, scored just before halftime, added to Nafiu Sulemana’s earlier strike, which put the visiting team ahead in the 60th minute at the Len Clay Stadium.
Bibiani Gold Stars FC’s 10-match unbeaten run in the Premier League was snapped by Medeama SC, who triumphed with a 2-0 victory.This loss dropped Gold Stars to second place, two points behind new leaders Nations FC. Medeama’s Derrick Fordjour scored early, and Michael Enu added a penalty kick late in the game to seal the win.
Meanwhile, Young Apostles FC pulled off a stunning upset by defeating defending champions, FC Samartex 1996 1-0, thanks to Samuel Prempeh’s 48th-minute goal, marking a remarkable win for the league’s newcomers.
Former champions, Hearts of Oak extended their winning streak with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Karela United on Sunday, propelling them into the top four. Hamza Issah’s early goal in the fourth minute proved decisive, dashing Karela’s hopes at the Aliu Mahama Stadium.
Meanwhile, Dreams FC secured back-to-back Premier League wins by edging Vision FC 1-0 away from home. Abdul Razak Salifu’s late strike in the 82nd minute made the difference at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex.
Berekum Chelsea suffered a stunning
2-1 defeat at home to Bechem United in the Bono derby on Sunday, with Boateng’s brace leading the visitors to a crucial away victory at Golden City Park.
Legon Cities FC climbed out of the relegation zone with a gritty 2-1 win over Basake Holy Stars, thanks to goals from Frank Akoto and Kojo Gyasi, which cancelled out Prince Opoku’s early penalty kick for the visitors.
Nsoatreman FC and Aduana FC played to a 1-1 stalemate in the Bono derby on Saturday, with Nsoatreman taking the lead in the 22nd minute through Anokye Morrison’s goal, only for Abdul Latif Bamba to equalize for Aduana in the 40th minute.
Elsewhere, Heart of Lions maintained their strong form with a 0-0 draw against Accra Lions FC on Saturday, November 16,2024.
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