Ghana Premier League’s week 27 unfurled with raw passion, stunning goals, and pivotal moments with the raging tides of the title race and relegation fight.
Here, AhotorSports delve into how all the drama unfolded.
Friday Night Football: Medeama’s Fireworks Light the Way
The weekend ignited in Tarkwa as Medeama SC obliterated Dreams FC 4-0 at the TnA stadium. Kingsley Braye was untouchable, his hat-trick—38th-minute curler, 45+4’ tap-in, and 75th-minute penalty—carving Dreams apart. David Boison capped the rout with an 89th-minute penalty, his composure sealing Medeama’s dominance. The result rockets Medeama into top 4 with the title hunt on, while Dreams FC, suffering their second heavy defeat of the season, faltering under pressure, slide toward trouble.
Saturday popcorn: Accra Lions Claw to Victory
At the Accra Sports Stadium, Accra Lions roared back to sink Basake Holy Stars 2-1. Holy Stars drew first blood through Prince Tweneboah, who pounced on a defensive error in the 5th minute. The Lions, undeterred, found their rhythm. Musa Hamzata unleashed a screamer in the 72nd minute to level things, and Lucky Nwafor nodded in the 77th-minute winner from a pinpoint cross.
Despite victory Accra Lions still swims in the relegation waters while Holy Stars plummets to the 12th placed with with 12th losses already this season.
Sunday Delights: Sunday delivered a cascade of action across six fixtures, each match a pulse in the league’s beating heart.
Asante Kotoko SC and Bechem United locked horns at Baba Yara Stadium, scrapping to a 1-1 draw. Dalvin Yeboah silenced the home crowd with a slick 58th-minute finish for Bechem, but Albert Amoah, Kotoko’s talisman, answered in the 86th minute through a controversial penalty call. His seventh goal of the season. Bechem’s resolve holds them steady in the pack.
At the Nii Kraku II Park in Tema Newtwon, Vision FC and Hearts of Oak battled to a 1-1 stalemate. Kelvin Osei Asibbey headed Hearts ahead in the 39th minute from a rebound after great run of play, but Sowah Adjetey struck back for Vision in the 48th, his fierce shot past Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare capping a lightning counter. Both teams hunted a winner, only to be thwarted by stubborn defenses.
Karela United shone at Naa Sheriga Sports Centre, dispatching Aduana FC 2-0. Alhassan Adamu owned the day, his brace—14th-minute flick and 55th-minute header—sinking Aduana’s hopes. Karela’s clinical edge lifts them from the drop zone, while Aduana’s title aspirations wobble after a toothless display which leaves them closer distance to drop zone.
Berekum Chelsea edged Hearts of Lions 1-0 in a taut clash. Zakaria Fuseini struck in the 17th minute, scrambling home after a chaotic corner. Chelsea’s backline stood tall against Lions’ late surge, banking three points to bolster their mid-table perch. Hearts of Lions, meanwhile, sink closer to the abyss.
In Bibiani, Goldstars nicked a 1-0 win over Young Apostles thanks to Alex Aso’s moment of magic. His 45+2’ free-kick, a curling beauty, left the keeper rooted and sparked jubilation. Goldstars tighten their title challenge grip with equal points —47, with Asante Kotoko.
Defending Champions FC Samartex closed the weekend with a polished 2-0 victory over Legon Cities at the University of Ghana Stadium. Emmanuel Mamah fired home in the 23rd minute, his fourth goal of the season underlining his flair. Baba Hamadu Musa sealed it in the 67th, racing onto a through ball to slot past the keeper. Samartex’s poise keeps them glued to the title chase, while Legon Cities’ home struggles pile on the misery.
Up Next: Mid-week fixtures—week 22 Outstanding.
