GPL 25/26 : Medeama extends lead as Kotoko stumble; Karela shocks Hearts, Aduana stutters at home
Matchday 13 of the Premier League delivered drama across the country, with leaders Medeama opening a two-point gap at the summit, Hohoe United shocking giants Asante Kotoko, and Karela United overpowering Hearts of Oak in Tamale.
Medeama extended their lead at the top after a 2-1 comeback victory over Berekum Chelsea in Tarkwa. Faisal Shaibu gave Chelsea an early advantage, but Jacob Mensah Amu’s equalizer and Salim Adams’ 70th-minute winner completed the turnaround. Medeama move to 26 points—two clear of Aduana—while Chelsea slip deeper into the relegation zone.
Karela United handed Hearts of Oak their second defeat of the season, winning 2-0 at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. Eric Antwi struck twice in the first half to secure the points, lifting Karela to 8th on the log. Hearts drop to 7th, now only a point ahead of Sunday’s victors.
Vision FC were held to a goalless draw by Young Apostles in Tema. Despite an entertaining encounter, neither side found the breakthrough. Apostles sit 10th with 17 points, while Vision drop to 13th with 15.
Aduana squandered the chance to keep pace with Medeama after a frustrating 0-0 draw with Basake Holy Stars in Dormaa. The Fire Club rise to second with 24 points, while Holy Stars stay just above the relegation zone.
Samartex claimed bragging rights in the Western derby with a commanding 2-0 victory over Gold Stars. Emmanuel Kofi Essien scored within five minutes, before Emmanuel Mamah converted a penalty to seal the win. Samartex climb to 6th, while Gold Stars remain in 4th.
Dreams FC bounced back with a much-needed 2-1 win over struggling Bechem United. An early own goal and Abdul Razak’s strike put Dreams ahead before Yaw Annor halved the deficit. Dreams rise to 14 points in 14th place; Bechem remain in deep trouble in 17th.
Hohoe United produced the upset of the weekend, defeating Asante Kotoko 1-0 thanks to William Oduro’s superb 24th-minute free-kick. The victory gives Hohoe back-to-back wins and lifts them to 9th. Kotoko, meanwhile, stay 5th after another costly slip.
