League leaders Aduana FC labored to a 1-0 victory over Tamale City at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park at Dormaa. The two-time League champions needed a stoppage time penalty which was expertly converted by Isaac Mintah to give them the three points that also marked the end of their three match winless streak. Aduana FC went into the game looking for the three points to keep hold of the top spot following a 2-0 loss to Legon Cities and back to back draws with Real Tamale United (2-2) and Berekum Chelsea (1-1).
Coach Samuel Fabin put out a very strong line-up that including captain Joseph Addo, Kwame Adom Frimpong, Sam Adams and Stephen Anokye Badu but the visitors proved a hard nut to crack as they kept their composure and discipline for a larger part of the game until the 90th minute when Aduana FC were awarded a spot kick.
Isaac Mintah smashed the ball into the back of the net to send the home fans into a frenzy. The win takes Aduana FC to 44 points - three points ahead of second placed Medeama SC who are on 41 points.
Francis Andy Kumi scored yet again to deny Medeama SC their second successive win on the road as Kotoku Royals came from behind to draw 1-1 with the mauves and yellows at the Theatre of Dreams at Dawu. Jonathan Sowah had given Medeama SC the lead in the 22nd minute but Andy Kumi rose to the occasion and scored a crucial goal to salvage a point for his team.
Richard Berko scored in the first half to secure all 3 points for Karela United against FC Samartex 1996.
Bechem United secured a vital point away from home as they gave away an early lead to draw 1-1 with Nsoatreman FC at Nana Konamansah Park. Isaiah Nyarko opened the scoring for Bechem United before Frederick Boateng fetched the equalizer for the home side.
Berekum Chelsea staged a late comeback but it wasn’t enough to give them a point as Accra Great Olympics held on to win 2-1 at the Accra Sports stadium. Yusif Razak scored in either half to give Great Olympics a 2-0 lead but Chelsea refused to give up as Isaac Kwakye Osei reduced the deficit in added time to put pressure on the Dade Boys. Razak netted from the spot in the 41st minute and added the second goal two minutes after the break to give Olympics a breather until Kwakye Osei’s late onslaught.
Earlier on Saturday, King Faisal gave their Premier League status a boost following a 1-0 win over Accra Lions at the Accra Sports stadium. Benjamin Bature scored the match winner inside 9 minutes to give King Faisal all the points.
Meanwhile Accra Hearts of Oak held Dreams FC to a 0-0 stalemate at the Theatre of Dreams at Dawu.
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