Aduana Stars extended their lead at the top of the betPawa Ghana Premier League with a 1-0 victory against Medeama SC on Sunday at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park.
Kelvin Obeng's first-half goal secured the win for the “Ogyaa” Boys, who have remained unbeaten at home throughout the season, winning seven out of 11 matches and drawing the other four.
After this latest win, Aduana Stars now has a five-point lead over Accra Lions, who have accumulated 35 points and will play their week 21 encounter against Dreams FC on Monday.
Isaac Mensah's second-half goal for Accra Hearts of Oak proved to be the difference as they secured a point against Bibiani Gold Stars.
Despite Evans Owusu's early goal for Gold Stars, which seemed to be a potential match-winner, Mensah's ferocious header in the dying seconds of the game ensured the Phobians earned a point and moved back into fourth place on the league table with 32 points.
In the Tamale derby, both sides settled for a draw once again.
Real Tamale United and Tamale United met for the third time in all competitions, and all three matches ended in draws.
RTU is now in mid-table, while Tamale United remains in the relegation zone, three points away from safety.
At the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu, bottom-placed Kotoku Royals won their fifth game of the season, defeating Bechem United 3-1.
Andy Kumi, Kofi Cudjoe, and Richard Dzikoe were on the scoresheet for the Royals, who are seven points away from safety and are sitting at the bottom of the league log.
Kofi Agbesimah's penalty strike for the Hunters could only serve as a consolation.
Legon Cities' five-match winless streak continued after they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Berekum Chelsea at Golden City Park.
Flavien Kongoza's first-half strike delivered maximum points for Berekum Chelsea, who climbed to eighth position on the league table, keeping Legon Cities in the relegation zone.
Asante Kotoko's match against King Faisal has been postponed due to the unavailability of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and is now
been rescheduled for March 29, 2023.
Week 21 Results:
Aduana Stars 1-0 Medeama
Berekum Chelsea 1-0 Legon Cities
Great Olympics 0-0 Sarmatex
Karela United 1-0 Nsoatreman
Kotoku Royals 3-1 Bechem United
RTU 0-0 Tamale United
Gold Stars 1-1 Hearts of Oak
Accra Lions vs. Dreams (Monday)
Kotoko vs. King Faisal (Postponed)
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