Bibiani Gold Stars FC has reclaimed the top spot in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) with a resounding 2:0 home victory over Vision FC at Dun’s Park.
An own goal from Ebenezer Asiedu and a fabulous strike from Samuel Atta Kumi ensured the miners returned to winning ways in the Premier League. The win gives the Miners a one-point lead atop the standings after Nations FC slipped up at home.
Elsewhere, Kumasi Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways in the GPL after a hard-fought 0-2 win at Aduana FC.
Striker Albert Amoah returned from injury to seal victory in the 61st minute after defender Patrick Asiedu had opened the scoring as early as the 10th minute at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Stadium.
The win will ease the pressure on coach Dr. Prosper Nartey Ogum following a recent streak of defeats. The Porcupine Warriors have jumped to seventh position with 18 points while Aduana FC lies 13th in the Premier League table.
Accra Hearts of Oak, after securing three consecutive wins, were held 1-1 at home by Nsoatreman FC to kick start match day 12 in the Premier League on Saturday night.
The Phobians needed a quick response from Salim Adams to share the spoils with the visitors at the University of Ghana Stadium.
Stephen Diyou opened the scoring for the visitors in the 12th minute before Salim Adams pulled parity four minutes later. The two teams failed to produce further goals as they shared the spoils in an entertaining match in the capital.
While the draw may be disappointing, Hearts of Oak have jumped to third in the table with 19 points, while Nsoatreman moved up to 13th with 12 points.
Nations FC lost at home for the first time since they gained promotion to the Premier League after losing 0-1 against Berekum Chelsea.
Stephen Amankona’s 18th-minute penalty separated the two teams and broke Nation’s home invincibility. They had gone 22 matches unbeaten before this game, winning 12 and drawing 10. But Kassim Mingle’s side lost their mojo and also lost for the first time after winning their last four matches.
Nations have dropped to second while Chelsea is ninth on the league table after match week 12.
Medeama SC continued their decent away form after beating Young Apostles 0-2 at the Wenchi Stadium on Sunday.
A goal in the first half from Derrick Fordjour and a superb strike from Prince Owusu handed the Mauve and Yellow the vital win on the road.
Fordjour opened the scoring in the eighth minute before ‘Man of the Match,’ Prince Owusu, added the second in the 52nd minute with a superlative volley. The win has lifted the former Premier League champions back into the top four while Apostles remain in 12th position on the league table.
Dreams FC were shocked at home by Karela United after losing 0-1 at the Tuba Astro Turf on Sunday. Najib Fuseini’s 83rd-minute strike condemned Dreams to another defeat in what has been an unflattering start to the season.
At the Kpando Stadium, Heart of Lions continued their fine form with a resounding 3-0 win over Legon Cities FC. Goals from Kwame Obeng Jnr, Mustapha Yakubu and Nana Kwame Oppong handed the Lions another impressive victory.
Elsewhere, Bechem United beat Accra Lions FC 1-0 at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday to pile pressure on coach Ibrahim Tanko.
Adomako Boateng’s goal handed the Accra Lions another defeat on the road and condemned them to the bottom of the table.
Basake Holy Stars recorded a narrow 1-0 win over defending champions FC Samartex 1996 on Sunday at the Crosby Awuah Memorial (C.A.M) Park.
Prince Tweneboah scored on the stroke of the first half to deliver maximum points for the Ayinase-based side.
