The Matchday 8 fixtures of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League concluded with surprising outcomes across various stadiums.
On Friday, Legon Cities played to a goalless draw against Accra Lions at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The result keeps Legon Cities at the bottom of the league table.
Sunday’s games brought drama, as Nations FC delivered a dominant performance, crushing Vision FC 3-0 at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. Faisal Charwetey scored twice, and Richard Danso added another to secure the emphatic win, maintaining Nations FC’s perfect start to the season.
Hearts of Oak’s struggles continued with a 1-0 defeat to Bibiani Gold Stars at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. After a goalless first half, Atta Kumi’s 69th-minute goal earned Frimpong Manso’s side the victory, keeping them unbeaten and taking them to the top of the league.
Hearts of Oak had a chance to equalize with a penalty in the 77th minute, but Hamza Issah missed the spot-kick.
Meanwhile, Bechem United and Karela United settled for a goalless draw at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.
At the Crosby Awuah Memorial Stadium, Basake Holy Stars and Asante Kotoko played out a 1-1 draw. Albert Amoah gave Kotoko the lead in the 35th minute, but Prince Tweneboah scored late in the 82nd minute to secure a point for the home side.
Young Apostles pulled off an impressive 1-0 victory over Dreams FC at the Wenchi Sports Stadium, with Daniel Lomotey scoring the decisive goal in the 68th minute.
Heart of Lions earned a hard-fought 1-0 win against Nsoatreman FC at the Kpando Sports Stadium, with Nana Oppong netting the only goal in the 71st minute.
Aduana FC and Medeama SC played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa. Medeama took the lead in the 37th minute through David Boison Frimpong, and Derrick Fordjour doubled it in the 71st minute. However, Aduana FC responded quickly, with goals from Silas Obeng Kyeremeh and Abdel Bamba in the 73rd and 75th minutes to salvage a point.
Defending champions FC Samartex secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, thanks to Akwasi Sarpong’s 51st-minute strike.
The top four spots in the league are occupied by Bibiani Gold Stars, Asante Kotoko, Medeama SC, and Nations FC, while Aduana FC, Dreams FC, and Legon Cities find themselves in the relegation zone.
Full-Time Results:
Legon Cities 0-0 Accra Lions
Nations FC 3-0 Vision FC
Heart of Oak 0-1 Bibiani GoldStars
Bechem United 0-0 Karela United
Basake Holy Stars 1-1 Asante Kotoko
Young Apostles 1-0 Dreams FC
Heart of Lions 1-0 Nsoatreman
Aduana FC 2-2 Medeama
FC Samartex 1-0 Berekum Chelsea