Medeama SC returned to the top of the Ghana Premier League after a 1-0 victory over Aduana FC, while Accra Hearts of Oak made it three successive wins on Matchday Eight.
The defending champions secured victory at TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Sunday, October 25, when Nana Kofi Babil scored the only goal in the 81st minute.
Medeama had entered the match looking to recover from their first defeat of the campaign, suffered against FC Samartex in their previous fixture. Their response lifted the Mauve and Yellow to 17 points, level with Hearts of Oak, although Medeama lead the Phobians on goal difference.
Hearts of Oak began the weekend’s fixtures with a narrow win of their own, defeating Basake Holy Stars 1-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium. Martin Kakari scored late to secure the points and keep the Phobians firmly in the title race.
Asante Kotoko were held to a 1-1 draw by newly promoted FC AshantiGold 04 in the Ashanti Derby at the Len Clay Stadium.
Samuel Fosu Boateng put the home side ahead before Patrick Asiedu equalised for the Porcupine Warriors after the interval with a powerful free-kick.
Port City FC marked their debut season with an impressive 2-1 away victory over Karela United at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. Iddi Mahfuz brought Karela level, but Owusu Ansah scored twice late in the second half to secure the points for the visitors.
Bibiani Gold Stars also left it late to beat Heart of Lions 2-1 at Dun’s Park. Stephen Afoakwah equalised for the visitors after Godfred John Arthur had opened the scoring, before Arthur struck again with the winning goal.
Bechem United recorded one of the largest victories of the round, beating Debibi United 3-0 at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park. Isaiah Nyarko scored the opener and Kelvin Appiah added two more goals to complete the win.
Vision FC ended a six-match winless run by defeating Dreams FC 3-1 away at the Tuba Astro Turf. Sherif Mohammed Iddrisu scored twice, with Setsofia Agetey also finding the net for Vision.
There was a goalless draw between Berekum Chelsea and FC Samartex at Golden City Park, while Swedru All Blacks won 2-1 away against Young Apostles at Wenchi Stadium.
Williams Dankwah and Godfred Yartey scored for All Blacks before Mumuni Iliasu reduced the deficit for the hosts.
Medeama and Hearts of Oak now occupy the top two positions on 17 points, with FC Samartex third and Port City FC fourth.
Debibi United, Young Apostles and Dreams FC are in the relegation places as the fight for survival continues.
