The Ghana Premier League reached fever pitch on Match Day 29, with stunning results shaking up the title race, relegation battle, and mid-table tussle. AhotorSports
Saturday, April 26, 2025: Lions Roar, Medeama Shine
The weekend kicked off with Accra Lions delivering a statement performance at home against Bechem United. The Lions, desperate to claw their way out of the relegation zone, found their rhythm in the second half. Jacob Awoute broke the deadlock four minutes after the break with a clinical finish, sending the handful home crowd into a frenzy.
Bernard Kesse sealed the 2-0 victory in the 75th minute with a curling effort from the edge of the box, lifting Accra Lions out of the drop zone and injecting hope into their survival campaign. Bechem United, stunned by the defeat, slipped further away from their top-four ambitions.
Meanwhile, in Tarkwa, Medeama SC produced a masterclass against Young Apostles, the plucky newcomers from Wenchi. Right-back Kamaradini Mamudu was the star of the show, netting a brace in the 17th and 26th minutes with predatory instincts in the box. Fatau Sulemana added a third just before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to make it 3-0. The second half saw Medeama cruise, conserving energy while Young Apostles struggled to respond. The win solidified Medeama’s position in the upper echelons, keeping their title hopes alive.
Sunday, April 27, 2025: Kotoko Close In, Goldstars Falter
Sunday’s fixtures brought seismic shifts to the title race. League leaders Bibiani Goldstars, who had been fairly strong for much of the season, suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat to Vision FC in Accra. The newcomers, buoyed by their passionate home support, struck through Edward Agyemang in the 55th minute after a swift counterattack. Goldstars pushed for an equalizer, but their defense crumbled late, allowing Edmund Asante to score in the 86th minute and seal a famous victory. The result sent shockwaves through the league, exposing Goldstars’ vulnerabilities at a critical juncture.
Seizing the opportunity, Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways after a 4-game winless run and closed the gap to just three points with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Aduana FC in Kumasi. Kwame Poku’s 26th-minute strike proved the difference in a tightly contested match. Kotoko’s relentless pressing and vocal home crowd overwhelmed Aduana, who failed to convert their few chances including missing from the spot.
The win was Karim Zito’s first game after replacing Prosper Nerteh Ogum who was sacked last week for poor run of results. With momentum on their side, the Porcupine Warriors now have the league leaders firmly in their sights.
Elsewhere, Dreams FC continued their resurgence with a 2-1 victory over Karela United in Tamale. Abdul Razak Salifu opened the scoring in the 13th minute, and Eric Esso doubled the lead in the 27th with a deft finish. Karela pulled one back late, but it wasn’t enough to salvage a point. The defeat left Karela United languishing in the lower half, still swimming in dangerous waters near the relegation zone.
Berekum Chelsea edged out Nations FC 1-0, thanks to Stephen Amankona’s 29th-minute goal. The win bolstered Chelsea’s mid-table position while Nations FC’s inconsistent form continued to haunt them. In another one-sided affair, FC Samartex dismantled Basake Holy Stars 3-0, with Baba Musa scoring inside the first minute and Emmanuel Mama bagging a brace (28’, 55’). Samartex’s ruthless display kept them in the hunt for a top-four finish.
Heart of Lions secured a vital 1-0 win over Legon Cities in Accra, with Christian Boateng’s 40th-minute goal proving decisive. The result deepened Legon Cities’ woes, leaving them perilously close to the relegation zone, while Heart of Lions climbed further away from danger.
The weekend’s results reshaped the Ghana Premier League landscape. Bibiani Goldstars remain top but are now under intense pressure, with Asante Kotoko breathing down their necks. Medeama SC and FC Samartex lurk as dark horses, ready to pounce on any further slip-ups. At the bottom, Accra Lions’ victory offered a lifeline, but Karela United and Legon Cities face mounting pressure to turn their seasons around. Vision FC’s upset over Goldstars underscored their potential to disrupt the established order, while Dreams FC and Berekum Chelsea continue to grind out results.
As Match Day 30 looms, the title race is tighter than ever, and the relegation battle is heating up. With five matches left, every goal, every point, and every moment will count in this thrilling chapter of Ghanaian football.
