Matchday 16 of the Ghana Premier League treated football enthusiasts to an exciting weekend of action, featuring some jaw-dropping results across various match centers.
The weekend kicked off with Hearts of Oak securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Legon Cities at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday. Ahmed Ramzy’s crucial strike just before half-time earned Hearts three points, boosting their total to 28 points, only two points behind the league leaders, Heart of Lions.
Sunday saw a series of thrilling encounters, with Asante Kotoko aiming to close the gap on the leaders. Playing away in Tarkwa, Kotoko managed to take the lead in the first half through a goal by Kwame Poku. However, Medeama leveled the score, and the match ended 1-1. As a result, Kotoko found themselves locked at 28 points, level with Hearts of Oak.
Meanwhile, the league leaders Heart of Lions faced a challenging match in Bechem. In a stunning turn of events, they were defeated 3-0 by Bechem United, missing the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table.
In other matches, Bibiani GoldStars continued their impressive run, defeating Berekum Chelsea and maintaining their joint position at the top of the table with Heart of Lions, both teams now tied on 30 points.
Nations FC also had a successful outing, thrashing Basake Holy Stars 3-1 at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex. This victory ensured they remained within striking distance of the league leaders.
Defending champions Samartex bounced back from a five-game winless streak by defeating Aduana 1-0 in Dormaa, marking their first league win since November 2024.
Elsewhere, relegation-threatened Dreams FC managed to secure a vital 1-0 win over Accra Lions at the Tuba Astro Turf, moving them two points clear of the drop zone.
Newly promoted sides Vision FC and Young Apostles both celebrated victories over Nsoatreman and Karela, respectively, as they continued their fight to retain their Ghana Premier League status.
As the league progresses, fans can look forward to more exhilarating matches and unexpected twists in the race for the title.
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