As the 2024-25 Ghana Premier League season nears its thrilling conclusion, Week 27 served up a series of captivating encounters, with crucial points at stake for clubs at both ends of the table.
Bibiani Gold Stars made a significant move in the title race, defeating Young Apostle 1-0 at Duns Park to join Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the top of the standings with 47 points. The victory put the side in a strong position as they battle for supremacy with Kotoko, who were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Bechem United. The Baba Yara Sports Stadium witnessed a dramatic second-half penalty from Albert Amoah that leveled the score, cancelling out Darlvin Yeboah’s earlier strike.
Medeama SC were the standout team of the week, putting on an extraordinary display in a 4-0 thrashing of Dreams FC at TNA Stadium. Kingsley Braye’s remarkable hat-trick, coupled with David Boison’s late strike, helped the ‘Mauve and Yellow’ Boys secure an emphatic victory that will go down as one of their best performances this season.
Accra Hearts of Oak were unable to secure a vital win in their bid to climb the table, being held to a 1-1 draw by Vision FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku Sports Complex. Kelvin Osei Asibey gave Hearts the lead in the 38th minute, but Meshack Adjetey’s stunning equalizer meant the Phobians had to settle for a share of the spoils.
In the relegation battle, Karela United breathed new life into their survival hopes with a crucial 2-0 win over Aduana Stars at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale. Adamu Alhassan’s brace lifted Karela United five points clear of the relegation zone, providing them with a valuable cushion as they fight to stay in the top flight.
Week 27 results:
- Asante Kotoko 1-1 Bechem United
- Berekum Chelsea 1-0 Heart of Lions
- Gold Stars FC 1-0 Young Apostles FC
- Karela United 2-0 Aduana FC
- Legon Cities 0-2 FC Samartex
- Vision FC 1-1 Hearts of Oak
- Medeama 4-0 Dreams FC
With just a few weeks left in the season, the race for the title and the fight for survival are sure to make for an exciting climax to the campaign.
