Heart of Lions pulled off an impressive 1-0 win at defending champions FC Samartex 1996 to go top of the table, Basake Holy Stars recorded their biggest win of the season while Vision FC left it late to beat Medeama in an exciting five-goal thriller Medeama in match day 13 of the Premier League, on Saturday December 14, 2024.
FC Samartex 0- 1 Heart of Lions
Nana Frimpong scored the only goal as Heart of Lions went top of the Premier League table after a masterclass saw them defeat FC Samartex 1-0 at the Nsenkyire Arena on Saturday.
Frimpong scored the match-winner as early as the 4th minute.
The defending champions fashioned multiple opportunities but the visitors grew into the match to hold on to move ahead of Gold Stars FC at the top of the table.
FC Samartex are now 9 points adrift of leaders Gold Stars FC, while Lions have assumed top spot for the first time this season.
Vision FC 3-2 Medeama SC
Emmanuel Kyei scored at the death as Vision FC edged Medeama SC 3-2 in an exciting five-goal thriller at home.
Vision FC shot into the lead through Joshua Rhule as early as the 4th minute before Frank Abora Duku added the second on the stroke of half time.
However, Medeama clawed back to peg the game at 2-2 with goals from Osah Bernardinho Tetteh and Michael Sarpong in the 67th and 82nd minute respectively. With the game heading to a draw, Emmanuel Kyei popped up with the decisive winner in injury-time to hand the vital win to the capital side.
Legon Cities 0-2 Bechem United
Legon Cities struggles continued after losing 2-0 at home to Bechem United on Saturday December 14, 2024.
A goal in each half from Francis Acquah (34th) and Augustine Okrah (93rd) minutes separated the two teams at the University of Ghana Stadium.
The win has lift United to third while the Royals remain rock-bottom with 11 points from 13 matches.
Basake Holy Stars 3-0 Young Apostles
Basake Holy Stars recorded their biggest win of the season after a comfortable 3-0 win over Young Apostles at home on Saturday.
Prince Opoku opened the scoring in the 51st minute, Issah Yakubu added the second in the 60th minute before Prince Tweneboah put the icing on the cake with the third goal in the 90th minute.
The win has catapulted Holy Stars to mid-table, while Young Apostles lie 13th with 13 points.
Berekum Chelsea 0-0 Aduana FC
Berekum Chelsea were held to a goalless draw at home by Aduana FC in the Bono derby on Saturday.
The two teams failed to break each other down as they shared the spoils in an entertaining clash at the Golden City Park.
Chelsea remain in 7th position while Aduana lie just a point above the drop zone.
Nsoatreman FC 1-1 Dreams FC
Nsoatreman FC were held 1-1 at home by Dreams FC in match day 13 of the Premier League on Saturday December 14, 2024.
The visitors took an early lead through Joseph Esso in the 7th minute before Collins Kofi Kudjoe pulled parity in the 57th minute.
The two teams spurned chances to share the points at the Nana Konamansah Park.
Nsoatreman lie 11th in the table while Dreams FC remain in the bottom three.
Karela United 1-1 Gold Stars FC
Karela United and Gold Stars FC shared the spoils in an exciting Premier League match at the Tamale Sports Stadium on Saturday.
Faisal Gariba put the ball in his own net to give the visitors the lead before goalkeeper Abdul- Karim Nasiru scored from the spot to level the scores.
Gold Stars have dropped to second while Karela United lie just a point above the relegation zone.
Accra Lions 1-0 Nations FC
Lucky Nwafor’s first half strike delivered a vital 1-0 win for Accra Lions against Nations FC in the Premier League on Saturday.
Lions, playing at the WAFA Park in Sogakope for the first time this season, have now recorded just their second win of the campaign.
Despite the win, they remain in the bottom three while Nations FC lie 4th with 22 points from 13 games.
Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko will host Hearts of Oak in a Super clash at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday December 15, 2024.
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