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Premier League: Asante Kotoko reclaim top spot; Five goal thriller sees Vision FC bag win; Aduana snatch late draw
Asante Kotoko have reclaimed the top spot after a narrow 1-0 win over Berekum Chelsea in an outstanding matchday 21 of the Premier League on Wednesday April 2, 2025.
Daniel Adjetey’s 74th minute strike separated the two teams at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Gold Stars FC knocked the Porcupine Warriors off the summit on Tuesday after they beat Heart of Lions 2-1 at home. But Kotoko have responded in impressive style by beating Chelsea 1-0 in Kumasi to reclaim the top spot.
Kotoko have amassed 45 points while Chelsea remain in mid-table with 32 points.
Vision FC bag win in five goal thriller
Vision FC snatched all three points after beating defending champions FC Samartex 1996 3-2 in a five goal thriller at home on Wednesday.
Daniel Yemoh bagged a brace while Nana Kwesi Amoah scored a sensational ‘Olimpico’ to deliver the side’s first victory in over five matches.
Yemoh scored first in the 10th minute before Mohammed Mankuyeli pulled parity five minutes later. Yemoh put the home side in front with a sublime finish at the end of the first half before Emmanuel Mamah scored the equaliser. Yemoh performed a piece of skill not often seen: scoring directly from a corner, to seal victory for Vision FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku 11 Sports complex in Tema.
This is Samartex first defeat since the turn of the year after an impressive nine match unbeaten streak.
Vision FC lie 13th while FC Samartex find themselves in 10th position in the league table.
Karela United stay above relegation zone
Karela United beat struggling Legon Cities 2-0 to stay just two points above the relegation zone.
A goal in each half from Abdul Latif and Ibrahim Gyasi secured the decisive victory for the Pride and Passion at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.
United lie 15th in the table while Legon Cities find themselves in the bottom three with 21 points.
Aduana survives Young Apostles scare
Aduana FC scored at the death to draw 2-2 against Young Apostles in the Bono derby on Wednesday.
Two goal hero Emmanuel Opoku scored 90+6 to sniff a point against a resilient Apostles side at the Nana Agyemang Badu I park.
Opoku put the Fire Club in front in the 60th minute before Mathias Amege pulled parity five minutes later. Razak Sarpong put the visitors in front with a superb finish in the 78th minute before Emmanuel Opoku popped up to equalised with the last kick of the match.
Rejuvenated Dreams FC in cruise control
Dreams FC continued their resurgence with a narrow 1-0 win over Bechem United at home on Wednesday.
Joseph Esso’s 14th minute strike separated the two teams at the Tuba Astro Turf.
The Believers have jumped to 8th in the table after a remarkable turnaround following a difficult start to the season.
Asante Kotoko SC has announced with deep sadness the passing of its former Brands and Marketing Manager, Kweku Hammond.
In a statement released by the club, Kotoko described Hammond’s death as untimely and expressed heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.
“Although his time with the club was brief, Kweku served with dedication, diligence, and unwavering commitment to Asante Kotoko,” the club stated. “His contributions and loyalty to the club will not be forgotten.”
Kweku Hammond served in the club’s Brands and Marketing department, where he played a role in promoting the Porcupine Warriors’ brand and engaging supporters.
The club assured that it will continue to honour his memory and legacy.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
Fans and members of the football fraternity have since joined the club in mourning, sharing tributes to Hammond for his professionalism and commitment during his time at club.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Captain of Ghana’s National U-15 Boys team, Abdul Aziz Issa, says the exposure gained at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan will be vital for the development of the squad.
Ghana finished 7th out of 189 countries after an impressive campaign, winning eight of ten matches.
“I think we played well, the exposure was good for our development, and we can’t thank FIFA and the GFA enough for this amazing platform,” Issa said.
“I’m so very happy to be part of this FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan. I want to thank my colleagues for how far we have brought Ghana in this tournament.”
The captain believes the experience will prepare the group for future challenges at U-17 and U-20 level.
Ghana enjoyed an outstanding tournament, scoring 44 goals and establishing themselves among the top seven teams.
Their dominant group stage saw them score 27 goals while conceding just three. Salifu Fatawu’s side opened with a commanding 4-1 win over Uzbekistan, thrashed Myanmar 7-1, recorded emphatic 7-0 wins over Guam and the Bahamas, before rounding off the group with a 2-1 triumph over Kazakhstan.
Their pursuit of a higher finish suffered a setback in the knockout phase after elimination by Paraguay in a dramatic encounter.
The team bounced back to finish 7th, including a commanding 4-0 victory over Colombia in their final game, despite suffering a 7-1 defeat to Brazil in the Tier A Ranking Play-Offs.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
