Premier League: Gold Stars reclaim summit as Hearts of Oak fight back into title contention

Bibiani Gold Stars reclaimed top spot in the Ghana Premier League with a gritty 2-1 win over Nations FC at Dun’s Park.

Goals from Samuel Atta Kumi and an own goal by Asante Boahen sealed the victory after Razak Simpson’s penalty had briefly leveled matters.

The result puts Gold Stars one point clear at the top with six games remaining, intensifying an already tight title race.

Hearts of Oak also boosted their ambitions with a controlled 1-0 victory over Young Apostles at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Frank Abora Duku’s first-half strike proved decisive, lifting Hearts to third and firmly back into contention.

Elsewhere, Basake Holy Stars continued their formidable home form, edging Karela United 1-0 thanks to Bismark Teye’s second-half winner—marking their tenth straight home victory and a climb to seventh place.

In the Bono derby, Berekum Chelsea secured a crucial 1-0 win over Aduana FC, with Emmanuel Ofosu’s composed finish boosting their survival hopes while denting Aduana’s top-three push.

Heart of Lions cruised past Vision FC 2-0, courtesy of early goals from Kelvin Asenso and Michael Ephson, while Swedru All Blacks snatched a dramatic late winner through Zayat Bubakari to beat Dreams FC.

At both ends of the table, the stakes continue to rise—Gold Stars lead a fierce title chase, while Nations FC and Young Apostles remain locked in a tense battle to avoid relegation as the season heads into a decisive final stretch.