If Nations FC is found to have committed misbehavior in their postponed penultimate match against Basake Holy Stars, Hearts of Oak might make a stunning comeback to the top four of the Ghana Premier League.
Only a worse head-to-head record separates the Phobians from fourth-place archrivals Asante Kotoko. On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Ghana Football Association's Disciplinary Committee rendered a decision that might, nevertheless, work in their favor.
After their contentious walk-off in the match against Basake Holy Stars, Nations FC, who finished their league campaign with 60 points in second place, could lose three points. After tensions erupted after Basake was given a second penalty, Nations FC was ordered to leave the field by club owner Dr. Kwame Kyei, and the game was called off.
After that, Basake Holy Stars formally protested, requesting three goals and three points—the usual disciplinary punishment for match abandonment. Nations FC would lose three points and fall to fifth position if the Disciplinary Committee decided to support Basake.
With this change, Heart of Lions would rise to second place, Asante Kotoko to third, and Hearts of Oak to fourth, guaranteeing a place in the elite top four.
The decision provides Hearts of Oak with a lifeline after a fierce campaign, while Nations FC faces the possibility that a moment of controversy could ruin their successful season.
Now, everyone is waiting for the GFA's decision, which has the potential to drastically alter the final league standings and add a final twist to the already exciting 2024–25 campaign.
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Dreams rained fire, and lo, the cities were laid to ruin (Tuba, Chapter 34, Verse 1).
Dreams FC defeated Legon Cities 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at the Tuba AstroTurf in Accra on the final matchday (Matchweek 34) to round off their 2024–25 Ghana Premier League campaign in spectacular fashion.
From beginning to end, the Still Believe boys' performance was full of offensive flair, clinical finishing, and control.
Dreams FC made a big impression right away, obviously determined to make a lasting impression as they ended the season. However, Jonathan Nemorden's goal in the first minute of the 16th minute marked their breakthrough.
Dreams' unrelenting pace and movement were too much for Legon Cities to handle, and Joseph Esso's calm finish in the 19th minute doubled the lead. Hardy Obenfo Adjei, the goalkeeper for Legon Cities, was fixed to the spot as the home team continued to dominate, and Seidu Suraj scored a spectacular goal just 20 minutes into the second half to make it 3-0.
But Nemorden finished his brace in the afternoon, making it 4–0 with a strong goal in the 74th minute that eliminated any doubt about the outcome.
Dennis Adoma gave the Royals a goal in the 85th minute, briefly raising the prospect of a comeback that never materialized until the very end.
Dreams FC's decisive victory this afternoon guarantees a great season finale, moving them up to sixth place in the standings. Their recent performance, which includes winning their last three games, points to a strong start to the 2025–2026 season.
Legon Cities' season came to a dismal conclusion with the crushing loss. They may need to make adjustments in the off-season to prevent further deterioration because of defensive lapses and inconsistencies that have marred their campaign.
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