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0 The Ghana Premier League title fight has been thrown wide open after leaders Medeama SC saw their once-commanding advantage slashed to just three points following a tense goalless draw at FC Samartex 1996.
Still smarting from a 1-1 home stalemate against Aduana FC, Medeama needed to make a statement in the regional derby at the Nsenkyire Arena, Samreboi.
The visitors showed grit and control but lacked the killer touch in an absorbing 0-0 contest, which left the ‘Mauve and Yellow’ still on top on 45 points, with the chasing pack breathing down their necks.
Reigning champions Bibiani Gold Stars provided the weekend’s defining moment, staging a rousing 2-1 comeback win over Heart of Lions in Kpando.
Seedorf Asante had fired the hosts in front, setting the tone for what looked like a pivotal home victory. However, Samuel Atta Kumi restored parity before Godfred snatched the winner with virtually the last kick of the game.
The dramatic turnaround lifts the Miners to 42 points and sets up a potentially seismic shift at the summit next weekend.
At the Wenchi Stadium yesterday, Asante Kotoko reignited their top-four ambitions with a commanding 2-0 victory over Young Apostles.
Two early headers — first from Johnson Oppong Owusu and then skipper Samba O’Neil — put the Porcupine Warriors firmly in control.
The win snapped a three-match winless run and keeps Kotoko firmly within striking distance of the leaders as the title race tightens.
Aduana FC extended their unbeaten run but were frustrated in a goalless draw against Hohoe United, missing the opportunity to strengthen their standing in the upper reaches of the table. For Hohoe United, the point could prove invaluable in their survival fight.
Hearts of Oak, meanwhile, failed to build on their Super Clash momentum, labouring to a 0-0 draw with Berekum Chelsea at the University of Ghana Stadium. The Phobians now trail the leaders by five points.
Dreams FC snatched a late point at the Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, where Seidu Surah cancelled out Suweidu Sulemana’s opener in a fiercely contested duel with Nations FC.
At the other end of the table, Basake Holy Stars boosted their survival hopes with a vital 1-0 win over Swedru All Blacks, Jacob Boazee proving the hero with the decisive strike.
Karela United continued their resurgence, making it three wins on the spin with a dominant display against Eleven Wonders to climb to seventh. Wonders, by contrast, remain rooted to the foot of the table.
Five-goal thriller in Tema
Last Saturday’s action had already set the tone for a breathless weekend as Vision FC surged into mid-table after edging Bechem United 3-2 in a pulsating clash at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Park.
Veteran striker Augustine Okrah struck first in the 27th minute, but Vision responded instantly as Sam-an Mohammed equalised two minutes later.
Meshack Sowah Adjetey completed the first-half turnaround in the 44th minute.
Okrah was not finished, rifling home a stunning long-range leveller after the break to make it 2-2.
Yet Ibrahim Larbi had the final word, restoring Vision’s lead and sealing all three points in a contest brimming with quality and nerve.
