Nations FC took a significant step toward clinching their first-ever Premier League title with a commanding 3-0 victory over defending champions FC Samartex 1996 on Sunday. A dominant second-half display saw goals from Emmanuel Annor (61'), Faisal Charwatey (75'), and Kelvin Ampofo seal a crucial win for the hosts. The result propels Nations FC to 60 points, opening a three-point gap at the top of the table with just two matches remaining. Samartex, meanwhile, slip to 7th place as their title defense falters.
Gold Stars FC dropped valuable points in the title race following a goalless draw against Asante Kotoko at Dun’s Park. Despite an engaging contest in front of a packed stadium, neither side could find the breakthrough. The draw leaves Gold Stars in second place with 57 points, three behind league leaders Nations FC, and with fading hopes of a first-ever league crown.
Young Apostles boosted their survival hopes with an impressive 3-1 win over title outsiders Heart of Lions at the Wenchi Stadium. A thrilling first-half saw Samuel Prempeh open the scoring in the 10th minute, followed by goals from Sakitey Foster (15') and Hussein Issah (19'), putting the hosts in firm control. Seedorf Anane pulled one back for the visitors, but it proved only a consolation. Apostles move up to 12th with 40 points, while Heart of Lions drop to fourth with 54 points.
Aduana FC cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory over already-relegated Legon Cities at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park. Gideon Boateng broke the deadlock in the 39th minute before second-half strikes from Elvis Addo (59'), Kelvin Obeng (65'), and Aled Boakye (80') completed the rout. The result moves Aduana to 10th on the table, while Legon Cities remain entrenched in the relegation zone.
Joseph Esso struck in stoppage time to give Dreams FC a dramatic 1-0 win over Berekum Chelsea at the Tuba AstroTurf. Esso’s 96th-minute winner capped an intense encounter and earned all three points for Dreams, who now occupy 8th place. Berekum Chelsea drop to 11th in the standings.
Basake Holy Stars earned a valuable away point in their quest for survival, holding Bechem United to a 0-0 draw at the Nana Gyeabour Park. The debutants showed resilience to keep out their hosts and remain a point above the relegation zone. Bechem sit comfortably mid-table in 9th with 44 points.
Edward Agyemang's early goal proved decisive as Vision FC edged Karela United 1-0 in a tense relegation battle at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex. Agyemang scored in the 7th minute to give Vision a crucial lifeline. They now sit 13th with 39 points, while Karela United hover just above the drop zone with 35 points from 32 games.
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