Ghana Premier League table matchday 10 results and report
Medeama SC maintained their position at the top of the Ghana Premier League table after securing a narrow 1-0 win over Swedru All Blacks at the TnA Stadium on Sunday, while Hearts of Oak moved into second place following a convincing victory over Heart of Lions. Kingsley Braye proved to be the difference between the two sides, scoring in the 38th minute to earn the defending champions maximum points.
The victory took Medeama's points tally to 21 from 10 matches, giving them a one-point advantage over the chasing pack. It also extended their unbeaten record at home in the ongoing campaign.
Hearts of Oak, meanwhile, delivered an impressive performance against Heart of Lions to record a comfortable victory and strengthen their position among the league's leading teams. Ransford Mensah gave the Phobians an early advantage just two minutes after kick-off before experienced striker John Antwi increased the lead with a well-taken finish from a set-piece routine.
Antwi returned to score his second goal two minutes into the second half, completing his brace and sealing an emphatic win that lifted Hearts to second place in the standings. Asante Kotoko suffered another setback after surrendering their lead to lose 2-1 against Berekum Chelsea at Golden City Park.
The Porcupine Warriors appeared to be on course for victory when Adam Inusah converted a penalty in the 60th minute. However, Chelsea responded almost immediately, with Zackaria Fuseini restoring parity five minutes later.
Just when the match looked set to end in a draw, Yussif Bayanalabe scored in the 90+1st minute to complete a dramatic comeback for the home side. The defeat leaves Kotoko in 10th position, while Berekum Chelsea move up to ninth on the league table.
At the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, Bechem United continued their impressive home form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over FC Samartex 1996. Augustine Okrah put the Hunters ahead in the 39th minute, but Gabriel Osei brought Samartex back into the contest with an equaliser after the restart.
Bechem United eventually secured the win through substitute Dennis Modzaka, who found the net deep into stoppage time to hand his side a fifth successive home league victory. There were no goals at the Len Clay Stadium, where FC AshantiGold 04 were held to a frustrating draw by Young Apostles.
Despite their inability to find a breakthrough, AshantiGold extended their unbeaten league record at the venue to 20 matches after another resilient defensive display from the visitors. Bibiani GoldStars also dropped points at home after playing out a goalless draw against Aduana FC at Dun's Park.