Medeama SC stayed top of the Ghana Premier League after a 1-0 win at newly promoted Debibi United on Matchday Five, while FC Samartex kept pace with a narrow victory over Young Apostles.
The defending champions were among the weekend’s winners, alongside Aduana FC, Heart of Lions, Port City and Basake Holy Stars. Hearts of Oak were held to a goalless draw by struggling Dreams FC, while Vision FC and Gold Stars also shared the points.
Medeama’s victory was settled by Nana Kofi Babil’s 68th-minute goal. The result preserved their unbeaten record and gave them 11 points from a possible 15, with three wins and two draws under head coach Ibrahim Tanko.
FC Samartex also moved to 11 points after Christian Agyenim Boateng converted a first-half penalty in a 1-0 victory over Young Apostles at Nsenkyire Park.
Young Apostles improved after half-time, with Abdul Mobarick and John Afram both posing a threat, but Samartex held on to continue their unbeaten start.
Port City climbed to third place on 10 points after an impressive 3-1 away win against Bechem United at Daasebre Boamah Darko II Park. Captain Hamza Zakari headed the visitors in front before Owusu Ansah added a second.
Bechem reduced the deficit after the interval, but Owusu Ansah restored Port City’s two-goal lead in the 54th minute to complete his brace. The victory continues an impressive debut season for the club.
Heart of Lions recorded their first home win of the campaign by beating FC AshantiGold 3-2 in a five-goal contest at Kpando Sports Stadium.
William Oduro scored in the 19th minute, but Raphael Kwame Junior Ankamah quickly drew AshantiGold level. Francis Odoom then converted a penalty before Oduro struck again in the 36th minute to put Lions 3-1 ahead.
The hosts were reduced to 10 men after Emmanuel Arthur was sent off. Ankamah scored his second goal in the 72nd minute, but Heart of Lions held on to claim all three points.
Basake Holy Stars responded to their heavy defeat by Medeama with a 1-0 win over Berekum Chelsea at the AAK II Sports Arena. Francis Asante scored the only goal, taking his league tally to six.
Holy Stars have won all three of their home matches at the venue without conceding.
Aduana FC came from behind to beat Swedru All Blacks 2-1 at Nana Agyemang Badu I Park. William Danquah put All Blacks ahead in the fourth minute, before Stephen Amankona equalised before half-time and converted an 85th-minute penalty to complete his brace.
The result lifted the Fire Club to fourth with 10 points, while All Blacks remained 13th on five points.
Hearts of Oak were unable to move higher after a 0-0 draw with Dreams FC at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Mohammed Shaban created a first-half opening for Razak, who failed to connect, while Hearts goalkeeper Rahman Osman made an important save to deny Dreams.
Hearts are fourth on eight points and have gone three league matches without scoring. Dreams remain bottom with two points from five games and are still without a win.
Vision FC and Gold Stars also played out a goalless draw at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex. Vision struggled to break down a disciplined Gold Stars defence after drawing 1-1 with Berekum Chelsea in their previous match. Vision are ninth, while Gold Stars remain in the relegation zone.
With five rounds completed, Medeama and Samartex lead the table as clubs at both ends continue to fight for consistency and points.
