Asante Kotoko return to winning ways; Nations FC home invincibility broken; Gold Stars back on top of Premier League
Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways in the Premier League after a deserved 2-0 win at Aduana FC in what was an excellent team showing from the Ghanaian giants on Sunday.
Striker Albert Amoah returned from injury to seal victory in the 61st minute after defender Patrick Asiedu had opened the scoring as early as the 10th minute at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Stadium.
The win will ease the pressure on coach Dr. Prosper Nartey Ogum following recent streak of defeats.
The Porcupine Warriors have jumped to 7th with 18 points while Aduana FC lie 13th in the Premier League table.
Nations FC lost at home for the first time since they gained promotion to the Premier League after losing 1-0 against Berekum Chelsea on Sunday.
Stephen Amankona's 18th minute penalty separated the two teams and broke Nation's home invincibility. They had gone 22 matches unbeaten prior to this game, winning 12 and drawing 10. But Kassim Mingle's side lost their mojo and also lost for the first time after winning their last four matches.
Nations have dropped to second while Chelsea are 9th on the league table after 12 matches so far.
Gold Stars FC have leapfrogged Nations FC to retake the top spot in the Premier League with a 2-0 win at home over Vision FC.
An own goal from Ebenezer Asiedu and a fabulous strike from Samuel Atta Kumi ensured the miners returned to winning ways in the Premier League.
Medeama SC continued their decent away form after beating Young Apostles 2-0 at the Wenchi Stadium on Sunday.
A goal in each half from Derrick Fordjour and a superb strike from Prince Owusu handed the Mauve and Yellow the vital win on the road.
Fordjour opened the scoring 0n the 8th minute before Man of the Match Prince Owusu added the second in the 52nd minute with a superlative volley.
The win has lifted the former Premier League champions back into the top four while Apostles remain in 12th position on the league table.
Dreams FC were shocked at home by Karela United after losing 1-0 at the Tuba Astro Turf on Sunday November 24, 2024.
Najib Fuseini's 83rd minute strike condemned Dreams to another defeat in what has been an unflattering start to the season.
Heart of Lions continued their fine form with a resounding 3-0 win over Legon Cities FC at home on Sunday.
Goals from Kwame Obeng Jnr, Mustapha Yakubu and Nana Kwame Oppong handed Lions another impressive win at the Kpando Stadium.
Bechem United beat Accra Lions FC 1-0 at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday to pile pressure on coach Ibrahim Tanko.
Adomako Boateng's own goal handed Lions another defeat on the road and condemned them to the bottom of the table.
Basake Holy Stars recorded a narrow 1-0 win over defending champions FC Samartex 1996 at the Crosby Awuah Memorial (C.A.M) Park on Sunday.
Prince Tweneboah scored on the stroke of the first half to deliver maximum points for the Aiyinase-based side.
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