The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League served up an electrifying set of matches, with some teams rising to the occasion and producing outstanding displays, while others defied expectations and fell short of predictions.
On Sunday, Asante Kotoko secured a dramatic late 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Stadium to extend their unbeaten run over their bitter-rivals. This win means that Kotoko have recorded four consecutive wins over the Phobians, including their 2-1 win in the pre-season Democracy Cup. Albert Amoah was the hero again, netting his seventh of the season deep into injury time, after a mix-up involving Hearts’ defender Kelvin Osei Asibey and goalkeeper Benjamin Asare.
Heart of Lions claimed top spot in the Premier League after Nana Frimpong’s solitary goal secured a 1-0 victory over FC Samartex at the Nsenkyire Arena.
Vision FC edged Medeama SC 3-2 in a thrilling encounter, with Emmanuel Kyei scoring the winner in injury time after Medeama had leveled the score at 2-2.
Bechem United compounded Legon Cities’ struggles with a 2-0 win, courtesy of goals from Francis Acquah and Augustine Okrah at the University of Ghana Stadium.
Basake Holy Stars recorded their largest win of the season, defeating Young Apostles 3-0 with goals from Prince Opoku, Issah Yakubu, and Prince Tweneboah.
Berekum Chelsea and Aduana FC played out a goalless draw in the Bono derby at the Golden City Park.
Nsoatreman FC and Dreams FC shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, with Joseph Esso and Collins Kofi Kudjoe scoring for their respective teams.
Karela United and Gold Stars FC drew 1-1, with Faisal Gariba’s own goal cancelled out by Abdul-Karim Nasiru’s penalty.
Accra Lions secured a crucial 1-0 win over Nations FC, thanks to Lucky Nwafor’s first-half strike, marking only their second win of the campaign.
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Story by Asack Pius|univers.ug.edu.gh
