Premier League Roundup: Exciting Goals and Key Victories

Medeama SC has clinched the top position in the Premier League following a hard-fought victory against Swedru All Blacks. In another match, Hearts of Oak were held to an exhilarating draw by Bibiani GoldStars in Accra. Karela United also marked their return to winning form with a solid victory over Bechem United at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

Hearts of Oak 2-2 Gold Stars FC

Hearts of Oak and Bibiani GoldStars engaged in an entertaining match at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, ending in a 2-2 draw. This result preserved the Phobians’ unbeaten streak, but they slipped out of the top four in the league standings.

The match commenced with intense energy as both teams sought early dominance. Hearts broke the deadlock in the 40th minute when Mawuli Wayo’s deflected shot found the back of the net, giving the home side a slim lead at halftime.

However, GoldStars returned from the break with renewed vigor. Samuel Attah Kumi leveled the score in the 52nd minute with a swift finish after a counterattack, quickly scoring a second goal shortly after, placing the visitors in the lead and surprising the home crowd.

Determined, Hearts of Oak responded, and their efforts bore fruit in the 70th minute when George Paaku netted an equalizer, setting up a thrilling conclusion. The draw leaves Hearts needing to tighten their defense to prevent further point losses. They will next face Basake Holy Stars.

Karela United 2-0 Bechem United

Karela United showcased a commanding performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Bechem United at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, marking their first win in four league matches.

The win was fueled by first-half goals from Yahaya Abdul-Rahman and Bless Ege. Abdul-Rahman struck first in the 15th minute, capitalizing on a beautiful cross from Ali Alhassan. The “Pride and Passion” continued their momentum, and Ege converted a penalty just before halftime to double their lead.

This victory boosts Karela United’s morale as they aim for consistency, although their next challenge will be a tough away match against Asante Kotoko. Bechem United is set to regroup for their upcoming fixture against Nations FC at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.

Medeama SC 1-0 Swedru All Blacks

Medeama SC returned to the top of the Premier League table with a narrow 1-0 win against Swedru All Blacks on Sunday.

The match at TnA Stadium was a tight affair until Kamaradini Mamudu broke the deadlock in the 74th minute with a well-placed shot that secured three points for the former champions. Despite a resilient effort from Swedru All Blacks, they were unable to withstand the pressure in the latter stages of the match.

Medeama now holds a slender one-point lead over Aduana FC after the seventh matchday.

FC Samartex 2-0 Hohoe United

In another fixture, FC Samartex claimed a 2-0 victory over Hohoe United at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, thanks to late goals from Benedict Afful and Clinton Kumi.

The match saw a balanced contest with both teams struggling to gain an edge until Afful broke the deadlock in the 88th minute. Kumi sealed the win with a goal in stoppage time, confirming a well-deserved victory for Samartex.

This result extends Samartex’s unbeaten streak, lifting them to fourth place in the league, highlighting their reputation as a disciplined and resilient side.

Nations FC 3-2 Eleven Wonders

Emmanuel Annor delivered a remarkable performance, scoring a hat-trick to lead Nations FC to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Eleven Wonders at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese.

Annor opened the scoring in the 17th minute and added a second just six minutes later. Although Frank Awere reduced the deficit for Eleven Wonders, Annor completed his hat-trick before halftime, restoring a two-goal advantage.

The visitors mounted a comeback with a goal from Eden Kofi Asamoah in the 75th minute, but Nations held firm to secure their second win of the season, moving up to 12th place in the league. Conversely, Eleven Wonders remain at the bottom, still in search of their first victory.

Young Apostles 1-1 Berekum Chelsea

In another matchup, Young Apostles faced Berekum Chelsea, ending in a draw.

This recent round of Premier League matches highlighted some thrilling actions and dramatic outcomes, reflecting the competitive nature of the league.