Ebusua Dwarfs could only muster a point in their home meeting against Heart of Lions on Sunday in the Glo Premier League.
Both sides drew goalless at the Robert Mensah Stadium as Dwarfs are now five points adrift the summit.
Professor Mintah's side, after two successive defeats were confident of ending their poor run with the visit of the Lions but come the final whistle, the could only settle for a point.
Dwarfs now face a difficult final match in the first round as they travel to Dormaa to face Aduana Stars next Sunday.