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Premier League round-up: Medeama maintain perfect start; Young Apostles, FC Samartex grab late wins
The Premier League match day 4 served up some incredible matches on Sunday afternoon, with a number of goals flying across the venues.
After Nsoatreman FC lost at Accra Lions on Saturday, there was plenty on the line for the other teams in the Ghanaian top-flight this weekend.
Basake Holy Stars 1-2 Medeama SC
Medeama SC extended their 100% start to the season to three games with a 2-1 win against Basake Holy Stars at the CAM Park on Sunday.
Striker Diawise Taylor was their hero, scoring a screamer on his return to his former ground to snatch the winner for the visitors to maintain their perfect start to the 2024-25 Premier League season.
In-form defender Kamaradini Mamudu put Medeama ahead in the 57th minute before Issah Yakubu pulled parity three minute later.
Diawise Taylor sealed victory with a remarkable strike in the 64th minute to separate the two teams at the CAM Park.
The Mauve and Yellow sit pretty at the top with nine points from three matches following successes over Accra Lions, Legon Cities and Basake Holy Stars.
Legon Cities 0-2 Karela United
Karela United recorded their first win of the season with a vital 2-0 win at struggling Legon Cities at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday.
The Pride and Passion ended their poor run of results with a remarkable win in the capital to pile pressure on the Royals.
A goal in each half half from Giyasu Ibrahim and Muhammed Hadi helped Karela United to the crucial win and lift them on the league table.
Ibrahim opened the scoring in the 14th minute before Muhammed Hadi sealed victory with an 88th minute strike to separate the two teams.
Legon Cities are now without a win after four matches in the 2024-25 Premier League campaign so far.
Berekum Chelsea 1-1 Asante Kotoko SC
Berekum Chelsea shared the spoils with Asante Kotoko in an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Golden City Park in Berekum on Sunday.
Michael Kyei Dwamena put the Porcupine Warriors ahead in the 2nd minute before Zackaria Fuseini pulled parity in the 61st minute.
The two teams failed to break down each other as they shared the points in Berekum.
FC Samartex 2-1 Vision FC
FC Samartex survived a late scare to beat resilient Vision FC 2-1 at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday.
Michael Ephson’s injury-time winner secured the maximum points for the Timber giants.
Edward Agyemang put the ball into his own net before Edward Agyemang scored to level matters. But Michael Ephson stepped up to score the match-winner in the 92nd minute.
Nations FC 0-0 Hearts of Oak
Nations FC and Hearts of Oak shared the points in an exciting matchday 4 Premier League encounter at Abrankese on Sunday.
Nations failed to break down a resolute Hearts of Oak side at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex but keep their unbeaten home record intact.
Bechem United 1-0 Dreams FC
Christian Owusu’s own goal condemned Dreams FC to a 1-0 defeat at Bechem United in Sunday’s matchday 4 cracker.
Owusu turned the ball into his own net in the 32nd minute at the Nana Gyeabour Park as United bagged their first win of the season.
Young Apostles FC 3-2 Aduana FC
Young Apostles FC came from behind to beat Aduana FC 3-2 in a five goal thriller at the Wenchi Sports Stadium on Sunday.
Rahman Rulf Abdul emerged the hero with a superb brace to deliver the side’s first Premier League win at the Nana Abrefa Nketia, VII Park.
Mohammed Muftawu opened the scoring for the home side before Emmanuel Marfo scored two goals for the visitors
But Rahman Rulf Abdul’s double late in the second half ensured victory for the home side.
Heart of Lions 0-0 GoldStars FC
Heart of Lions failed to make home advantage count as they drew 0-0 with GoldStars FC on Sunday September 29, 2024.
Bashir Hayford’s men struggled in front of goal as the two teams shared the points at the Kpando Stadium.
Abdul Karim Zito Kabutey has resigned from his position as head coach of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club with immediate effect.
The club’s management confirmed the development and announced that it has accepted his resignation.
Management expressed appreciation for his service to the club and wished him well in his future endeavours.
In a brief statement, the club did not give reasons for the decision but assured supporters that steps are being taken to ensure continuity.
Asante Kotoko indicated that details about the new technical direction of the club, including coaching arrangements, will be communicated in due course.
The resignation comes as the club continues its campaign in domestic competitions, with management expected to outline the next steps in the coming days.
By: Jacob Aggrey
KUMASI – Asante Kotoko will welcome Aduana FC in a crunch 1/16th stage clash of the MTN FA Cup competition tomorrow at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium as the Ghana Premier League (GPL) takes a short break.
Without doubt, it climaxes this round of fixtures of the competition and will see both clubs fighting it hard to grab quarter final tickets.
For fans of the Porcupine Warriors, the timing of the clash is not favourable as it represents a difficult period when the club is struggling to keep pace with the leaders in the GPL.
The statistics clearly explain the mood among the Reds fans.
The Porcupine Warriors have won only two matches in their last six games, that is, against Bechem United and Basake Holy Stars.
But against Swedru All Blacks and Kpando Heart of Lions, they lost in miserable fashion and secured draws with Berekum Chelsea and Bibiani Gold Stars.
This has affected morale in camp. Coming against Aduana FC, it will not be an easy mountain to climb as the Dormaa lads enjoy a clean ride in the GPL.
Kotoko and Aduana drew 1-1 in their last league encounter which produced a lot of thrills.
The return of top striker Albert Amoah to the fold and scoring on his return got their fans celebrating and anticipated a smooth run, only to be pegged back by the Lions from Kpando.
Aduana FC at their best can ‘harm’ any opposition. Against the Porcupine Warriors tomorrow, they would have to be at their best to stand a chance against the wounded Porcupines.
At the Tuba Astro turf, Dreams FC would engage Inter Allies in another encounter expected to be full of thrills.
Inter Allies’ Technical Director, Willie Klutse, says his team has what it takes to upset the apple-cart, knowing Dreams FC’s struggles in the ongoing season.
Berekum Chelsea would also come face-to-face with Tamale City who are enjoying a great run in the Division One League (DOL).
Elsewhere, Nations FC will take on Swedru All Blacks when league leaders, Medeama SC, will host FC Samartex 1996 at the T&A Park today.
By Andrew Nortey
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