The Ghana Premier League (GPL) week 24 took place over the weekend, delivering some shockers as Hearts of Oaks, hopes of moving top of the table suffered a significant setback with a home defeat.
Asante Kotoko battled back to earn a vital point against defending champions Samartex in an exciting match at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
The 1-1 draw kept the Porcupine Warriors at the top of the league table. They remain at the top of the league table, just one point ahead of second-placed Bibiani GoldStars, who also lost to Aduana Stars, preventing them from claiming the top spot.
Samartex took the lead in the 39th minute when Dramani Awuah fired a powerful low shot into the net, leaving Kotoko’s goalkeeper with no chance.
The home side, eager to avenge their earlier 1-0 loss to Kotoko this season, dominated large parts of the first half, limiting the visitors’ attacking opportunities.
Kotoko, however, came out stronger in the second half, displaying resilience and offensive intent. Their persistence paid off when Kwame Opoku, in fine form, equalised with a clinical finish.
Dreams FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak in Round 24 of the Ghana Premier League at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday night, marking their first win over the Phobians since May 2021.
Abdul Razak Salifu’s early strike proved decisive, as Hearts failed to capitalise on their dominance, especially in the second half.
Dreams made two changes from their previous match, introducing Abdul Razak Salifu and Aziz Musibau. The tactical adjustments paid off almost immediately, as Salifu struck in the 3rd minute to stun the home side.
Despite enjoying possession, Hearts struggled to break down a resilient Dreams defence in the first half. They registered four shots on target but were repeatedly denied by goalkeeper Gidios Aseako.
Elsewhere at the Kpando Sports Stadium, third-placed Heart of Lions edged past Karela United with a narrow 1-0 victory in a tasty Premier League match on Sunday.
Kwesi Pong scored the decisive goal in the 72nd minute to hand victory to the home side. Lions are third in the table while Karela United remains in the bottom three in the 17th position.
In the game between Aduana FC and Gold Stars FC on Sunday, Kelvin Obeng’s brace handed Aduana FC a vital 2-0 win over Gold Stars FC.
Obeng scored in the 7th and 11th minute to hand the Fire Club maximum points at the Nana Agyemang Badu 1 park. The win has lifted Aduana to 11th in the table after 21 matches while Gold Stars remain in second place with 37 points.
Nations FC pulled off an impressive 2-1 victory over Medeama SC in an intense GPL match on Sunday. Defender Razak Simpson scored a belter in the 32-minute before Yusuf Mubarak pulled parity in the 60th minute through the spot kick.
In-form winger Faisal Charwartey scored the match-winner with a thumping header in the 78th minute to separate the two teams at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.
Nations are now behind Hearts of Oak in fifth position while Medeama has slipped to 7th with 32 points from 21 games.
Legon Cities marked their resurgence in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Berekum Chelsea at the University of Ghana Stadium.
The home team went ahead courtesy of Mohammed Alidu before Stephen Amankona pulled parity. Kabu Agyemang Raymond scored the match-winner in the 85th minute to deliver victory for the Royals at home.
Cities are still in the bottom three but are just a point behind Nsoatreman FC in the battle to avoid the drop.
Elsewhere in Bechem, the home side Bechem United showcased their strength with a commanding 2-0 victory over Vision FC on Sunday.
Yaw Annor bagged a sensational brace for the Hunters as they strolled to win at the Nana Gyeabour Park. Annor scored two goals in quick succession in the 24th and 25th minutes to hand victory to the home side.
Bechem United now lie 6th while Vision FC find themselves in the 14th position in the league table.
