Matchday seven of the Ghana Premier League brought a first defeat for Medeama SC, late goals and important victories at both ends of the table, with Medeama, Hearts of Oak and FC Samartex 1996 level on 14 points at the summit.
Hearts of Oak began the weekend with a 1-0 win over Vision FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku Complex in Tema New Town. Kwesi Asmah reacted fastest to a loose clearance and finished left-footed in the 86th minute, giving the Phobians successive league victories after their narrow win over Port City.
Berekum Chelsea also secured their first away win of the season, beating Heart of Lions 2-0 at the Kpando Stadium. Dramani Awuah scored in the 39th minute and Paul Attah Agyei added a second in the 69th. The visitors were more clinical despite Heart of Lions having more possession, and the result left the hosts with consecutive league defeats. Chelsea rose to seventh and next face Samartex.
Samartex produced the weekend’s standout result by ending Medeama’s unbeaten start with a 2-1 victory at the Nsenkyire Arena. Joshuah Fuseini put the hosts ahead in the 54th minute, before Dominic Amponsah equalised for the defending champions in the 79th.
The match appeared destined to finish level until Christian Agyenim scored three minutes into stoppage time. Medeama remain top on 14 points, with Hearts of Oak and Samartex also on the same total after seven matches.
Asante Kotoko returned to winning form with a 2-1 victory over Young Apostles at the Baba Yara Stadium. Hubert Gyau opened the scoring in the 70th minute and Solomon Nsor Asaah added a second 12 minutes later. Huziaf Iddrisu pulled one back directly from a late free-kick, but Kotoko held on to move sixth. Young Apostles remain in the relegation zone.
Aduana FC responded to their previous defeat by beating FC AshantiGold 04 1-0 at the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park. Abubakar Adams scored in the 40th minute after following up Seidu Saana’s free-kick. AshantiGold’s task became harder when Akwasi Afari was sent off.
Dreams FC rescued a 1-1 draw against Port City at the Daasebre Boamah Darko II Park. Samuel Aryee Baadu gave the hosts the lead shortly after half-time, but Kelvin Ahiable equalised in stoppage time. Dreams remain bottom.
Swedru All Blacks beat Karela United 2-0, with Eric Wiafe Darkwah scoring a ninth-minute penalty and setting up Faisal Charwetey in the 59th minute. The Black Magicians have consecutive wins, while Karela remain without an away point.
Basake Holy Stars defeated Bechem United 1-0 at the AAK II Park through Bismark Teye Tetteh’s early second-half goal. Holy Stars moved fifth, while Bechem’s winless run against them reached five Premier League matches.
Debibi United completed the round with a 1-0 win over Bibiani Gold Stars at Debibi Presby Park. Maxwell Agyemang struck just before half-time to end Debibi’s three-match winless run and lift the newcomers out of the relegation zone. They are level with Gold Stars on seven points.
