Medeama SC moved one point clear at the top of the Ghana Premier League after a 1-0 win over Swedru All Blacks, while Hearts of Oak climbed to second with a convincing victory over Kpando Heart of Lions.
The defending champions secured all three points at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa through Kingsley Braye’s 38th-minute goal. The result took Medeama to 21 points from 10 matches and extended their unbeaten home record.
Braye provided the decisive moment in a closely fought match as Medeama held on to strengthen their position at the summit.
Hearts of Oak produced one of their best performances of the season at the University of Ghana Stadium, beating Kpando Heart of Lions 3-0.
Ransford Mensah opened the scoring after only two minutes before veteran forward John Antwi doubled the advantage with a composed finish from a well-worked set-piece routine.
Antwi struck again two minutes into the second half to complete his brace and secure a commanding result for the Phobians.
Kotoko suffer late defeat
Asante Kotoko endured a painful afternoon at the Golden City Park after surrendering a second-half lead in a 2-1 defeat by Berekum Chelsea.
The Porcupine Warriors appeared to be on course for an important away win when Adam Inusah converted a penalty in the 60th minute.
Their lead lasted just five minutes, however, with Zackaria Fuseini equalising in the 65th minute. Yussif Bayanalabe then completed Chelsea’s comeback by scoring in the first minute of added time.
The defeat left Kotoko in 10th place, while Berekum Chelsea moved above them into ninth.
There was another late winner at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, where substitute Dennis Modzaka scored in stoppage time to give Bechem United a 2-1 victory over FC Samartex 1996.
Augustine Okrah put Bechem ahead in the 39th minute, but Gabriel Osei levelled for the Timber Giants after the interval. Modzaka’s late goal preserved the Hunters’ perfect home record and secured their fifth successive home league victory.
Newly promoted Port City moved into third place on 18 points after Francis Gyetuah’s 65th-minute goal earned them a 1-0 win over Basake Holy Stars.
The result ended Port City’s winless run, leaving the debutants three points behind Medeama. Basake Holy Stars, meanwhile, suffered a third consecutive defeat.
FC AshantiGold 04 were held to a goalless draw by Young Apostles at the Len Clay Stadium, but extended their unbeaten home league run to 20 matches.
GoldStars were also held 0-0 by former champions Aduana FC at Dun’s Park. Aduana had a goal ruled out for offside in a tightly contested game.
At the bottom of the table, Dreams FC conceded a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with newcomers Debibi United. Bernard Kokonu’s 71st-minute penalty had put the Believers ahead, but Kwadwo Obeng Jnr scored in the 91st minute to claim a point for the visitors.
