Medeama Maintain GPL Lead as Hearts of Oak Move into Second

Medeama SC maintained their position at the top of the Ghana Premier League standings after recording a narrow 1-0 victory over Swedru All Blacks at the TnA Stadium on Sunday.

The defending champions secured all three points through Kingsley Braye, who scored in the 38th minute to extend Medeama’s unbeaten home record in the ongoing campaign. The victory takes Medeama’s tally to 21 points from 10 matches, giving them a one-point lead over their closest challengers.

Hearts of Oak moved into second place following an emphatic victory over Heart of Lions, with the Phobians delivering an impressive performance to strengthen their title ambitions. Ransford Mensah opened the scoring just two minutes into the encounter before experienced striker John Antwi doubled the advantage with a well-executed set-piece finish. Antwi returned two minutes after the restart to complete his brace and seal a convincing victory for Hearts of Oak.

Asante Kotoko endured another disappointing result after losing 2-1 to Berekum Chelsea at Golden City Park. The Porcupine Warriors appeared to be on course for victory when Adam Inusah converted a penalty in the 60th minute. However, Berekum Chelsea responded five minutes later through Zackaria Fuseini, who restored parity for the home side. Yussif Bayanalabe then struck in the 90+1st minute to complete a dramatic comeback and secure all three points for Chelsea. The result moves Berekum Chelsea to ninth place, while Kotoko remain 10th on the league table.

Bechem United continued their impressive home form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over FC Samartex 1996 at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park. Augustine Okrah gave the Hunters the lead in the 39th minute before Gabriel Osei equalised for Samartex after the break. Substitute Dennis Modzaka proved decisive, scoring deep into stoppage time to hand Bechem United their fifth consecutive home league victory.

Elsewhere, FC AshantiGold 04 were held to a goalless draw by Young Apostles at the Len Clay Stadium. Despite failing to secure maximum points, AshantiGold extended their unbeaten league record at the venue to 20 matches.

Bibiani GoldStars also dropped points at home after playing out a 0-0 draw against Aduana FC at Dun’s Park. The Miners struggled to convert their chances, while Aduana had a goal ruled out for offside as both teams settled for a point.

Port City FC returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars. Francis Gyetuah scored the decisive goal in the 65th minute to lift the league newcomers into third place with 18 points, three behind leaders Medeama. Basake Holy Stars, meanwhile, suffered their third consecutive defeat.

Dreams FC’s difficult start to the season continued after they were held to a 1-1 draw by fellow newcomers Debibi United. Bernard Kokonu converted a penalty in the 71st minute to put Dreams FC ahead, but Kwadwo Obeng Jnr scored in the 91st minute to rescue a point for Debibi United. The result leaves Dreams FC at the bottom of the standings with seven points from 10 matches, as they continue to struggle in the opening stages of the campaign.

With the league entering another crucial phase, Medeama remain firmly in control at the summit, while Hearts of Oak and Port City FC are emerging as serious contenders in the race for the top positions.

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