Match Day 25 of the Ghana Premier League showcased drama, surprising outcomes, and shifts in standings. Key matches included Legon Cities defeating Hearts of Lions, Asante Kotoko overcoming Basake Holy Stars, and Medeama SC bouncing back against Aduana Stars. The day’s fixtures emphasized the league’s competitive dynamics among all 18 teams.
Match Day 25 of the Ghana Premier League featured intense matches, unexpected results, and significant changes in standings. This article summarizes the performances of all 18 teams during this thrilling weekend of football action across Ghana.
The fixture started with a match between Hearts of Lions and Legon Cities, both struggling at the bottom of the table. Legon Cities took the lead early with a goal from Ernest Agyesem in the 4th minute. Frank Akoto equalized for Hearts of Lions before Musa Hamzata scored the winner for Legon Cities in the 2nd half, marking their first victory in five games.
Asante Kotoko climbed to the top of the table with a narrow 1-0 victory against Basake Holy Stars, thanks to a powerful goal from Samuel Tenedu in the 14th minute. This win extended Kotoko’s unbeaten streak and positioned them as serious title contenders.
In a match between Berekum Chelsea and FC Samartex, both teams played to a scoreless draw, missing crucial chances. This result left Samartex in 8th place with 32 points and Chelsea in 10th position, highlighting the competitive nature of the mid-table.
Bibiani Gold Stars faced Hearts of Oak in a thrilling encounter where Gold Stars initially took the lead with a penalty goal by Gideon Anaba. However, a dramatic equalizer from Stephen Asare Appiah in stoppage time salvaged a point for Hearts of Oak, who slipped to fourth in the standings.
Dreams FC secured a tight 1-0 win over Young Apostles with an 81st-minute goal from Abdul Razak Salifu, moving Dreams up to 9th place. Young Apostles remained 12th despite showing resilience with only one loss in their last five matches.
Karela United staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Bechem United 2-1. After Bechem took the lead, an own goal by Baba Moro Abdulai equalized for Karela, followed by a winning goal from Eric Antwi Konadu. This crucial victory pushed Karela to 15th and left Bechem 6th in the table.
Medeama SC broke their two-game losing streak with a convincing 2-0 win over Aduana Stars. Goals from Yussif Mubarak and Michael Sarpong lifted Medeama to 7th place while Aduana dropped to 11th.
The closing match was a heated affair between Nations FC and Vision FC, which ended in a scoreless draw. Despite the lack of goals, the match was intense, showing three yellow cards and a red card. Both teams remain in the lower mid-table, struggling with only one win in their last five games.
The matches of Match Day 25 highlighted the competitive nature of the Ghana Premier League, with significant implications on the standings. Legon Cities and Asante Kotoko emerged with important victories, while several teams struggled to find form, complicating their seasons. The weekend’s events encapsulated the excitement and unpredictability of Ghanaian football as the race for the title continues.
Original Source: citisportsonline.com
