Match Day 25 of the Ghana Premier League featured high-stakes matches with surprising results and dramatic changes in the league table. Legon Cities triumphed over Hearts of Lions; Asante Kotoko rose to the top with a win, while teams like Bibiani Gold Stars and Dream FC secured crucial points. Additionally, notable draws impacted several teams’ standings in a riveting weekend of football.
Match Day 25 of the Ghana Premier League showcased intense competition, unexpected outcomes, and significant alterations in the league standings. Here, we shall review the performances of all 18 teams from this thrilling match day.
The opening match featured a crucial battle between Accra rivals Hearts of Lions and Legon Cities, both languishing near the bottom of the table. Legon Cities started strong with an early goal from Ernest Agyesem. Although Hearts of Lions equalized with a strike from Frank Akoto, Legon Cities secured victory through Musa Hamzata’s decisive goal, marking their first win in five matches.
Asante Kotoko’s resurgence continued with a narrow 1-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars. Samuel Tenedu’s powerful shot in the 14th minute clinched the win, elevating the Porcupine Warriors to the top of the league and extending their unbeaten streak.
The matchup between Berekum Chelsea and FC Samartex concluded in a goalless draw, leaving both teams unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities. FC Samartex’s performance sees them in 8th place, while Berekum Chelsea remains just behind in 10th.
In a thrilling encounter, Bibiani Gold Stars were denied victory against Hearts of Oak when Stephen Asare Appiah scored a last-minute equalizer, ending the match 1-1. Bibiani retains their second position, while Hearts of Oak slips to fourth place.
Dreams FC secured a vital 1-0 victory over Young Apostles thanks to Abdul Razak Salifu’s late goal in the 81st minute. This result moves Dreams FC up to 9th in the standings, while Young Apostles maintain their position at 12th despite the setback.
Karela United staged a dramatic comeback against Bechem United, initially trailing but ultimately winning 2-1. An own goal from Baba Moro Abdulai leveled the match, followed by Eric Antwi Konadu’s winner, pushing Karela to 15th, while Bechem sits in 6th.
Medeama SC ended their losing streak with a convincing 2-0 win over Aduana Stars. Goals from Yussif Mubarak and Michael Sarpong propelled Medeama up to 7th, as Aduana’s defeat places them at 11th.
Finally, Nations FC and Vision FC played to a heated 0-0 stalemate, highlighted by poor discipline resulting in several yellow and red cards. Both teams continue to struggle within the lower mid-table with only one win in their last five games.
Match Day 25 of the Ghana Premier League brought forth significant shifts in team standings and showcased the resilience of clubs such as Asante Kotoko and Legon Cities. The day’s surprises included unexpected draws and thrilling late-game moments, emphasizing the competitive nature of the league. As teams continue their campaigns, fans can anticipate further excitement in the forthcoming matches.
Original Source: citisportsonline.com
