Accra Hearts of Oak surged to a 3-1 Victory, deepening Accra Lions’ relegation woes on Friday at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Phobians showcased their attacking prowess to keep their top-four aspirations alive. Despite Accra Lions’ recent scoring form, including a 5-3 win over Aduana FC the previous weekend, they couldn’t match Hearts’ intensity and suffered a setback.
Bibiani Gold Stars 0-0 Asante Kotoko Venue: Dun’s Park, Bibiani.
Bibiani Gold Stars and Asante Kotoko played out a goalless draw in a tightly contested match with title implications. The stalemate saw Gold Stars lose their position at the top to Nations FC, while Kotoko’s title hopes took a hit. Both sides created chances but lacked the clinical edge to break the deadlock.
Dreams FC 1-0 Berekum Chelsea
Venue: Dawu Theatre of Dreams
Dreams FC clinched a dramatic 1-0 win over Berekum Chelsea, courtesy of a stoppage-time penalty by Joseph Esso in the 90+10th minute. This marked Dreams’ eighth home win of the season. Berekum Chelsea, suffering their third consecutive loss, extended their poor away record to 11 defeats this campaign.
Bechem United 0-0 Holy Stars
Venue: Bechem
Bechem United and Holy Stars shared the spoils in a goalless draw. Both teams had opportunities but failed to convert, resulting in a point apiece in a match that lacked a decisive spark.
Aduana FC 4-0 Legon Cities
Venue: Dormaa
Aduana FC thrashed Legon Cities 4-0 with goals from Gideon Obeng (42’), Elvis Addo (59’), Kelvin Obeng (77’), and Alex Boakye (90’, penalty). Aduana have now scored 10 goals in their last three matches, including two wins and a 5-3 loss to Accra Lions the previous weekend. Legon Cities, struggling near the bottom, face growing relegation pressure. Aduana’s next match against Samartex will be crucial for their top-eight ambitions.
Nations FC 3-0 FC Samartex
Venue: Abrankese
Nations FC reclaimed the league lead with a 3-0 victory over defending champions FC Samartex. Second-half strikes from Emmanuel Annor (61’), Faisal Charwatey (76’, penalty), and Kelvin Ampofo (83’) secured the win, giving Nations 60 points—three ahead of second-placed Bibiani Gold Stars. The Abrankese side have won eight and drawn one of their last 10 matches, with their last loss a 1-0 defeat to Berekum Chelsea in April. Samartex’s title defense suffered a significant blow.
Young Apostles 3-1 Heart of Lions
Venue: Wenchi
Young Apostles upset title hopefuls Heart of Lions with a 3-1 victory. First-half goals from Samuel Prempeh (10’), Foster Sackitey (17’), and Huseini Issah (23’, penalty) sealed the win. Seedier Asante (30’) scored a consolation for Lions, who dropped to fourth place with 54 points, six behind leaders Nations FC.
Vision FC 1-0 Karela United
Venue: Nii Kraku Park, Tema
Vision FC secured a 1-0 win over Karela United, with Edward Agyemang scoring in the 8th minute. The victory marked back-to-back wins for Vision, lifting them to 39 points—four clear of the relegation zone. Karela United struggled to respond, remaining in a vulnerable position.
League Standings (After Match Day 32)
1. Nations FC – 60 points
2. Bibiani Gold Stars – 57 points
3. Asante Kotoko – (in title race)
4. Heart of Lions – 54 points
5. Accra Hearts of Oak – (top-four contenders)
13. Vision FC – 39 points (four above relegation)
17. Legon Cities – (relegation-threatened)
18. Nsoatreman – ( relegated)
