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Justice Blay scores winner as Kotoko climb top; Legon Cities leap out of relegation zone as Hearts drop points
Asante Kotoko climbed to the top of the Premier League with a hard fought 1-0 win over Karela United at home on Sunday.
The hosts scored the only goal through midfielder Justice Blay. Blay scored from the spot kick in the 63rd minute to separate the two teams at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Dr Prosper Nartey Ogum will be pleased to return to the top of the table despite a less vintage performance against the Pride and Passion.
Kotoko have leapfrogged Gold Stars FC at the top with 34 points from 18 matches and looks to be in cruise control in their Premier League title ambition.
FC Samartex 1996 dropped valuable points at home after drawing 1-1 against Dreams FC on Sunday.
Alhassan Mankuyali Mohammed opened the scoring for the home side in the 48th minute before Joseph Esso pulled parity for the visitors at the Nsenkyire Stadium.
This is a massive result for the visitors who have struggled for form since the start of the season.
Despite the vital point on the road, Dreams gave dropped to the bottom three while lie 10th with 23 points.
Young Apostles recorded a narrow 1-0 win over Nsoatreman FC to triumph in the Bono derby on Sunday.
Emmanuel Fosu Kyei grabbed the headlines with the solitary goal of the match at the Wenchi Stadium. He scored 10 minutes into the second half to hand the side their fifth win of the season.
Apostles lie 11th with 21 points while Nsoatreman find themselves in the 14th position with 18 points from 18 games.
Basake Holy Stars forced out a goalless draw against Hearts of Oak in an exciting Premier League match at home on Sunday.
The Phobians failed to break a resolute Holy Stars down as the two teams shared the spoils at the AAK II Sports Arena.
Hearts, fifth in the table, trail leaders Asante Kotoko by four points with 30 points.
Berekum Chelsea recorded a second successive home win after a 1-0 success over Vision FC.
Emmanuel Sarpong’s 25th minute strike separated the two teams at the Golden City Park in Berekum.
Chelsea find themselves in eight position with 25 points while Vision lie 12th with 19 points.
Bechem United continued their impressive run of form after a decisive 2-0 win over Nations FC at home on Sunday.
A goal in each half helped the Hunters to the deserved victory at the Nana Gyeabour Park.
United scored first through Isaiah Nyarko in the 27th minute before Emmanuel Abban added the second in the 84th minute.
Nations have dropped to 4th while Bechem United lie 6th with 30 points.
Hearts of Lions returned to winning ways after a 2-1 with over Aduana FC on Sunday.
Kwesi Pong opened the scoring for Lions before Seedorf Asante made it 2-0 at the Kpando Stadium.
However, Akwasi Asante pulled a goal back for the visitors as they suffered their sixth defeat of the season.
Lions remain in third place with 33 points, while Aduana lie 13th with 18 points.
Legon Cities climbed above the relegation zone after a hard fought 1-0 win over Gold Stars FC at home on Sunday.
Fredrick Akatuk scored the only goal of the match in the 51st minute to lift the Royals just above the drop zone.
Yaw Acheampong’s men are determined to avoid the drop after an unflattering 2024-25 Premier League campaign.
The Royals lie above Dreams FC in 15th position while Gold Stars remain in second place.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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