Matchday 28 of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League delivered drama, surprise results, and crucial shifts in the league standings across various venues.
At the Accra Sports Stadium, Hearts of Oak were frustrated by a resilient Karela United side, as the game ended in a goalless stalemate.
Over in Kumasi, Nations FC secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Asante Kotoko at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. Nafiu Sulemana opened the scoring in the 15th minute, with Emmanuel Annor doubling the lead just before halftime. The result compounds Kotoko’s recent struggles and lifts Nations FC to second place on the table.
Bechem United suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Berekum Chelsea at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park. Vincent Adjei gave Chelsea the lead in the 3rd minute, before Darlvin Yeboah drew level for the hosts in the 35th. However, Jonah Attuquaye struck just before the break to hand coach Samuel Boadu’s side all three points.
At the Tuba Astro Turf, Dreams FC and Vision FC shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Jonathan Nemorden gave Dreams the lead in the 51st minute, only for Emmanuel Akansase to equalise six minutes later for the visitors.
In Kpando, Heart of Lions recorded an emphatic 3-1 win over Accra Lions. Yaw Danso opened the scoring in the 9th minute, followed by a second from Nana Oppong in the 42nd. Oppong later grabbed his brace in the 86th minute before David Akintunde netted a consolation for Accra Lions in stoppage time.
Young Apostles and FC Samartex played out a 1-1 draw at the Wenchi Sports Stadium. After a cagey first half, Emmanuel Fosu Kyei put the home side ahead in the 69th minute, but reigning champions Samartex responded through Emmanuel Mamah in the 77th.
Meanwhile, at DUN’s Park, Bibiani GoldStars extended their lead at the top of the table with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Medeama SC. A late penalty in the 90th minute was coolly converted by Attah Kumi, sealing a crucial victory for Frimpong Manso’s men.
After Matchday 28, Bibiani GoldStars, Nations FC, Heart of Lions, and Asante Kotoko occupy the top four positions, while Accra Lions, Legon Cities, and Nsoatreman FC find themselves in the relegation zone.
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