2024/25 GHPL MD9 Wrap: Medeama beaten at home by Hearts of Oak as Heart of Lions crash Kotoko

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The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League’s Matchday 9 fixtures saw intense battles across stadiums, with one more game set for Monday.

  • Friday
    Medeama SC suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Hearts of Oak at TNA Park, with Kwabena Boateng and Mawuli Wayo scoring for the Phobians.
  • Saturday
    At Legon Sports Stadium, Accra Lions and defending champions FC Samartex ended in a 1-1 draw. Abdul-Shakun Abubakari opened the scoring for Lions in the 43rd minute, but Benedict Afful equalized for Samartex in stoppage time.
  • Sunday
    • Asante Kotoko lost 1-0 to Heart of Lions, with Kojo Obeng Junior’s goal in the 28th minute securing the win for the visitors.
    • Vision FC and Aduana FC played to a goalless draw at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex.
    • Nsoatreman FC and Bechem United drew 2-2 in a thrilling encounter at Nana Kronmansah Park. Mohammed Abdul Rahman scored an early penalty for Nsoatreman, while Emmanuel Abban equalized for Bechem United and gave them the lead soon after. Collins Kudjo’s goal in the 78th minute salvaged a point for Nsoatreman.
    • Berekum Chelsea and Basake Holy Stars also ended in a 2-2 draw at Golden City Park. Emmanuel Sarpong gave Chelsea the lead just before halftime, but Stephen Awuah Baffour leveled for Holy Stars in the 52nd minute. Holy Stars took the lead in the 80th minute, but Stephen Amankonah scored Chelsea’s equalizer shortly after.
    • Karela United lost 1-0 to Nations FC at the Aliu Mahama Stadium, where Faisal Charwetey scored the decisive goal.
    • Bibiani Gold Stars and Dreams FC played to a scoreless draw at DUN’s Park.
  • Monday Fixture
    Legon Cities will host Young Apostles at Legon Sports Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 GMT.

Current Standings Highlights
Bibiani Gold Stars, Nations FC, Asante Kotoko, and Medeama SC occupy the top four spots, while Accra Lions, Dreams FC, and Legon Cities are in the relegation zone.

Full-Time Results

  • Medeama SC 0-2 Hearts of Oak
  • Accra Lions 1-1 FC Samartex
  • Asante Kotoko 0-1 Heart of Lions
  • Vision FC 0-0 Aduana FC
  • Nsoatreman FC 2-2 Bechem United
  • Berekum Chelsea 2-2 Holy Stars
  • Karela United 0-1 Nations FC
  • Bibiani Gold Stars 0-0 Dreams FC
  • Legon Cities vs. Young Apostles [Monday]