Week 8 of the Ghana Premier League commenced on Friday with the Inform Accra Hearts of Oak recording an important 1-0 win over Basake Holy Stars. The
Week 8 of the Ghana Premier League commenced on Friday with the Inform Accra Hearts of Oak recording an important 1-0 win over Basake Holy Stars. The war of words ahead of the game made the fixture a must-watch match for fans of both sides. The Phobians, via Martin Karikari’s 82nd-minute goal, secured a 1-0 win to record a sixth win of the season. The Accra-based club is showing glimpses of title contenders, and everything points to the fact that Nebojsa Kapor has transformed the mentality and belief of the playing body.
On Sunday, FC AshantiGold 04 drew 1-1 at the Obuasi Len Clay Sports Stadium against Asante Kotoko. Midfielder Samuel Boateng Fosu’s deflected effort gave the home side a narrow 1-0 lead in the 40th minute. Patrick Asiedu in the 63rd minute restored parity as both teams failed to snatch the all-important winner. Obuasi buzzed because fans were willing to see this fixture.
Debibi United’s miserable away form continued after they were humbled 3-0 in Bechem. Isaiah Nyarko’s 37th-minute opener put Bechem United in the lead before the break. A brace in the second half from Kelvin Appiah condemned Debibi United to a disastrous defeat.
Samartex secured a crucial point in Berekum after playing a goalless draw against Berekum Chelsea to keep their momentum.
Goals from Kwame Poku and John Arthur Godfred helped Boibiani Gold Stars to beat Heart of Lions 2-1. Stephen Afoakwa’s goal was a mere consolation for the visitors.
Dreams FC’s dreadful start to the season continued when they lost 3-1 at home to Vision. A brace from Mohammed Sherif Iddrisu and a goal from Setsofia Agetey within 26 minutes gave Vision an unbelievable 3-0 lead. An own goal in the 58th minute from Ibrahim Larbi reduced the deficit, but it was very late for the strugglers to stage a comeback, with Vision holding on to the 3-1 lead to go home with all three points. Dreams remain rooted to the bottom after a horrible run of defeats and draws.
Karela United, after three straight wins at home, lost their first home game of the season to the newly promoted side Port City. The minnows took the lead after Owusu Ansah opened the scoring in the 77th minute. Mahfuz Nyaba equalised in the 85th minute, with fans believing that Karela was going to win due to their 100% winning rate at home. Owusu Ansah in the 90th minute scored again to shock the home side and give the visitors another crucial away win. Port City sits in 4th place on the league log with just three points behind the leaders, Medeama SC.
Medeama in the Big Match of the Week defeated Aduana Stars 1-0 at the Tarkwa TNA Park. Nana Kofi Babil’s 83rd-minute strike separated the two teams after an intense contest.
Sweduru All Blacks recorded their first away win of the season with a 2-1 win over Young Apostles. All Blacks are now 5th on the table with only three points adrift of the top slot.
*GPL Week 8 results
Hearts of Oak 1-0 Holy Stars
AshantiGold 1-1 Asante Kotoko
Medeama 1-0 Aduana Stars
Karela 1-2 Port City
Bechem United 3-0 Debibi United
Berekum Chelsea 0-0 Samartex
Bechem 3-0 Debibi United
Young Apostles 1-2 Sweduru All Blacks
Dreams 1-3 Vision
Gold Stars 3-1 Heart of Lions
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