The New Year would begin with no changes at the summit of the standings likewise the bottom of the table in the Onetouch Premier League.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways and maintained their position at the summit of the league after recording a 2-1 win over Sekondi Hasaacas at home.
The Porcupine Warriors playing at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi had to wait until the second half before jumping into the lead courtesy a strike by Francis Akwaffo, 17 minutes into the second period of the game.
Samuel Inkoom, playing against his former side, doubled Kotoko’s lead before Joseph Amissah got a consolation for the away side.
The win still keeps the Porcupine Warriors at the top as they lead the chasing pack by two clear points.
At the Ohene Djan Stadium in Accra, Hearts of Oak could only share the spoils with Tema Youth as the visiting side forced a late equalizer.
Francis Bossman put Hearts in the lead from a spot kicks in the 43rd minute after Ekow Ghansah had been felled in the Tema Youth penalty box.
The second period saw Tema Youth lifting their game but failing to find the back of the net. And with almost 10 minutes of play remaining, Ekow Benson rifled in a shot that beat goalkeeper Sannie Mohammed to peg the score at 1-1.
Despite playing with 10-men following the dismissal of Emmanuel Nuhu in the second half, Tema Youth held on strongly as they left the grounds with a point.
Away from Accra, there was another drawn result at the Kaladan Park. But this time with no goals as Real Tamale United drew King Faisal.
In Kpando, home team, Heart of Lions roared loudest as they managed a lone goal victory over Kessben FC.
A second half strike by Dominic Adiyah settled matters as Heart of Lions kept impressive home run intact.
Two second half goals by Ibrahim Dauda and Stephen Amankwah handed Berekum Arsenals a comfortable 2-0 win over Liberty Professionals at the Golden City Park.
AshantiGold recorded their second successive win of the season with a 2-1 win at the Carl Reindorf Park against Zaytuna United.
Mubarak Wakasu and Sumaila Nyanya scored both goals for the Miners in the 58th and 62nd minutes of the second half. Zaytuna pulled a goal back through George Amoako but it came late to help them salvage a point.
At the Wa Park, All Stars worsened the plight of the Great Olympics, handing the Accra-based team their fifth defeat after seven games with a 2-1 win.
The Blues scored both goals in the first half through Ransford Okyere and Gafaru Nasiru. Second half substitute for Great Olympics, Paa Joe Kumah pulled a goal back for the Wonder Boys with six minutes of play remaining.
Real Sportive were stunned at home on Saturday when Gamba All Blacks posted a 2-1 win over the Tema-based side at the El- Wak Stadium.
Hamza Abdulai, put Real Sportive in the lead before an own goal by defender Eric Owusu cancelled their lead to end the half 1-1.
The second period resumed and this time All Blacks jumped into the lead through Obed Owusu who scored from a solo effort.