Kotoko Held by Medeama as Samartex Join Ghana Premier League Leaders on 18 Points

Follow Nukunya Get the latest breaking news and updates from Nukunya. Asante Kotoko were held 1-1 by Medeama in Kumasi as FC Samartex beat Bibiani Gold Stars 1-0 to move level on points with the Ghana Premier League leaders after the Matchday Nine weekend.

KUMASI - Asante Kotoko failed to convert home advantage into three points after captain Musah Hamzata rescued a 1-1 draw against Medeama at Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday. Medeama struck first through Usman Safianu in the 42nd minute, before Hamzata equalised with a header in the 55th, according to match reports.

The visitors remained at the top of the standings on 18 points, but FC Samartex joined them on the same tally following a 1-0 victory over Bibiani Gold Stars. NUKUNYA SPORTS PREMIER LEAGUE Title Race: Samartex Gain Ground as Medeama Draw Explore the reported results, match points and implications for the title race.

Interactive: explore the title-race implications Select a club or question What did Samartex gain? Samartex earned three points against Gold Stars, compared with Medeama's one point at Kotoko.

Important qualification This is a two-point relative gain in the round, not proof of a particular final league position. Interactive: match-points calculator Explore how different hypothetical results affect points earned in a single round.

This does not forecast actual matches. Samartex result Medeama result Samartex gain 2 points relative to Medeama.

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