Match Day 25 of the Ghana Premier League featured intense matches and notable shifts in rankings. Legon Cities triumphed over Hearts of Lions, Asante Kotoko rose to the top with a win over Basake Holy Stars, while Berekum Chelsea and FC Samartex settled for a draw. Bibiani Gold Stars had a late equalizer against Hearts of Oak, and Medeama SC won against Aduana Stars, leaving the standings tightly contested.
Match Day 25 of the Ghana Premier League showcased thrilling encounters, unexpected results, and significant changes in the league standings. Here is a recap of how all 18 teams performed during this exciting weekend of football.
The match commenced with a duel between struggling Accra teams, Hearts of Lions and Legon Cities. Ernest Agyesem ignited Legon Cities’ hopes with a goal in the 4th minute. Despite a late equalizer from Frank Akoto, Musa Hamzata scored the winning goal for Legon, granting them much-needed victory and pushing them one point above Hearts of Lions in the standings.
In another riveting match, Asante Kotoko ascended to the top of the league table with a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Basake Holy Stars. Samuel Tenedu’s powerful strike in the 14th minute secured not only the win but extended Kotoko’s unbeaten streak, positioning them as serious contenders for the title.
A tense encounter saw Berekum Chelsea held to a 0-0 draw by defending champions FC Samartex 1996. The match featured missed opportunities for both teams, which impacted their standings, leaving Samartex in 8th place and Chelsea in 10th.
In the match between Bibiani Gold Stars and Hearts of Oak, excitement unfolded when Gideon Anaba’s penalty seemed to secure victory for Bibiani. However, in stoppage time, Stephen Asare Appiah equalized for Hearts, maintaining Bibiani in second place and pushing Hearts of Oak down to fourth.
Dreams FC edged past Young Apostles with a solitary goal from Abdul Razak Salifu in the 81st minute, allowing them to rise to 9th in the standings while Young Apostles remained at 12th, despite a commendable run.
Karela United staged a remarkable comeback against Bechem United. After conceding first, Karela’s fortunes changed with an own goal from Baba Moro Abdulai and a winning strike from Eric Antwi Konadu. Karela improved to 15th position, whereas Bechem United fell to 6th.
Medeama SC displayed resilience, overcoming Aduana Stars with a 2-0 victory. Yussif Mubarak and Michael Sarpong were instrumental in securing the win, allowing Medeama to advance to 7th place while Aduana struggled at 11th.
The last fixture of the day, featuring Nations FC and Vision FC, ended in a 0-0 stalemate marred by disciplinary issues, with three yellow cards and one red card issued. Both teams grappled with form, managing only one win in their last five matches and lingering in the mid-table range.
Match Day 25 of the Ghana Premier League was filled with dramatic matches and significant implications for the league standings. Legon Cities secured a vital victory, enabling them to climb above Hearts of Lions. Asante Kotoko’s consistent performance positions them at the top, while battles for mid-table survival intensified for several teams. The day’s results not only exhibit the unpredictability of the league but also set the stage for exciting matchups ahead.
Original Source: citisportsonline.com
