Hearts stunned at home by Gold Stars, FC Samartex maintains top spot
Accra Hearts of Oak suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat at home against Bibiani Gold Stars in a Week 24 showdown at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Despite their strong home record, a second-half goal from Mawuli Wayo secured all three points for the visitors, leaving the Phobians stunned.
This loss marks the second consecutive defeat for coach Abubakar Ouattara’s side, pushing them down to 10th place in the league standings.
On the other hand, Kumasi Asante Kotoko managed to secure a crucial point away against Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park after enduring four straight losses in the league.
Danladi Ibrahim’s exceptional goalkeeping performance prevented Bechem United from finding the back of the net, ensuring a hard-fought draw for the Porcupine Warriors.
In another thrilling encounter, FC Samartex 1996 secured a narrow 1-0 victory over CAF Champions League contender Medeama SC at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.
Francis Gyetuah’s first-half goal proved to be the difference as Samartex climbed to 45 points from 24 matches, with 10 games remaining.
Elsewhere, Nations FC extended their unbeaten home run by defeating Accra Great Olympics at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.
Razak Simpson’s late strike sealed the victory for Nations FC, who now sit comfortably in second place with 43 points.
Meanwhile, Aduana Stars claimed a crucial 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened Real Tamale United, with Sam Adams netting a hat-trick for the “Ogyaa Boys” at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa. This win marks Aduana Stars’ return to form after two consecutive losses, placing them six points behind league leaders FC Samartex 1996.
The results from Week 24 are as follows: Hearts of Oak 0-1 Bibiani Gold Stars FC, Aduana Stars 3-1 Real Tamale United, FC Samartex 1996 1-0 Medeama SC, Karela United 1-0 Heart of Lions, Nsoatreman FC 0-0 Berekum Chelsea, Accra Lions FC 1-0 Bofoakwa Tano FC, Bechem United 0-0 Asante Kotoko, Nations FC 1-0 Great Olympics.
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