Heart of Lions, Young Apostles FC Samartex 1996 and Basake Holy Stars all recorded crucial victories on Matchday 9 of the Premier League.
Paul Atta Agyei came off the bench to score a dramatic late winner as Heart of Lions edged Berekum Chelsea 1-0 to return to winning ways at the Kpando Sports Stadium.
After a cagey first half in which Lions saw a penalty appeal waved away and Ishmael Addo missed from close range, the hosts continued to press after the restart. Substitute Atta Agyei, introduced in the 65th minute by coach Bashiru Hayford, made the difference in stoppage time, finishing clinically to secure all three points for the Kpando side.
At the Wenchi Sports Stadium, newly promoted Young Apostles produced a stunning comeback to beat Bechem United 3-2 in a pulsating five-goal thriller.
The visitors took the lead in the 25th minute through Augustine Okrah, but Issah Hussein restored parity just before halftime. After the break, Issah Nyaabila put the hosts ahead in the 57th minute before Bechem United’s Darlvin equalized in the 79th. Substitute Vincent Mobilla then netted an 85th-minute winner to seal a memorable victory for Abu Abdul Hanan’s side, who move up to 8th on the table with 14 points.
Bechem United’s struggles, meanwhile, continue as they remain in the relegation zone with only one win so far this season.
Elsewhere, Basake Holy Stars finally ended their winless run with a morale-boosting 2-0 victory over defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars at the AAK Sports Arena in Ampain.
After eight games without a win, the home side produced their best performance of the season. Prince Opoku broke the deadlock in the 36th minute before Prince Tweneboah doubled the lead four minutes later to give Holy Stars a commanding halftime advantage.
Gold Stars, unbeaten in their previous four matches, failed to recover as the hosts defended resolutely to claim their first clean sheet and first victory of the season.
The result lifts spirits in Ampain and provides a timely boost for Basake Holy Stars, while Bibiani Gold Stars’ away form remains a concern as their title defense falters.
Karela United and Dreams FC settled for a 1-1 draw on Sunday at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday,
The home side made a flying start, taking the lead in the sixth minute through Malik Abubakar.
After a lively first half dominated by Karela’s pressing and possession play, Dreams FC found a swift response immediately after the break. Seidu Suraj drew the visitors level in the 46th minute, finishing clinically from close range following a well-orchestrated move.
Karela United pushed forward in search of a winner, creating several half-chances but were let down by poor finishing and resolute defending from the visitors.
The draw sees Karela United remain in ninth place on the Premier League table with 13 points, while Dreams FC sit 13th as they continue to rebuild momentum after a difficult start to the season.
FC Samartex 1996 returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 triumph over Swedru All Blacks at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
The Timber giants showed resilience and composure to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat to Dreams FC, with Emmanuel Mamah’s first-half penalty proving decisive in a tightly contested encounter.
Mamah converted from the spot just before halftime to give the hosts the lead, and despite sustained pressure from the visitors after the break, Samartex held firm to protect their advantage.
FC Samartex will hope to build momentum when they visit struggling Bechem United next weekend, while Swedru All Blacks will aim to bounce back at home against Accra Hearts of Oak.
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