In the latest Ghana Premier League fixtures, Accra Hearts of Oak were unable to secure a victory as they were held to a 1-1 draw by struggling side Bofoakwa Tano. Despite Salifu Ibrahim's first-half goal, Bofoakwa Tano managed to equalize through Emmanuel Boateng Agyenim early in the second half, leading to a shared outcome.
Meanwhile, Kumasi Asante Kotoko suffered their second consecutive away defeat, this time against Karela United, who secured a 1-0 victory courtesy of Ibrahim Giyas' second-half strike. The loss prevented Kotoko from closing the gap on league leaders Samartex 1996.
Speaking of Samartex 1996, they couldn't extend their lead at the top of the table as they faced their second successive loss against Bechem United, indicating a potential shift in momentum.
In contrast, Dreams FC continued their impressive run in the league with a 2-0 victory over Nsotreman, with Agyenim Boateng netting a brace for his team.
Accra Lions made headlines with a dominant performance, securing a 5-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea. Blessing Asuman's brace, along with goals from Abdul Abubakari, Ali Mohammed, and Dominic Amponsah, led to the heaviest away defeat suffered by any team this season.
Despite the setback, Berekum Chelsea maintains their position in sixth place on the league table.
The recent results showcase the competitive nature of the Ghana Premier League, with unexpected outcomes and notable performances shaping the league standings.
Scores at a glance:
Hearts of Oak 1-1 Bofoakwa Tano
Aduana Stars 1-0 Legon Cities
Bechem United 1-0 FC Samartex 1996
Bibiani Gold Stars FC 3-0 Great Olympics
Heart of Lions 2-0 Real Tamale United
Nations FC 1-1 Medeama SC
Nsoatreman FC 0-2 Dreams FC
Accra Lions FC 5-0 Berekum Chelsea
Karela United 1-0 Asante Kotoko