Matchweek 10 of the Ghana Premier League saw Medeama SC maintain their lead at the summit, Hearts of Oak climb to second place and Asante Kotoko suffer another defeat as the battle for points intensified across the country.
The action began in Tamale, where Karela United and Vision FC played out a goalless draw at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. Karela struggled to make their home advantage count, while Vision defended resolutely to secure a point. The result extended Karela’s winless run, with Gariba Faisal earning the NASCO Man of the Match award.
In Tarkwa, Medeama SC continued their impressive campaign with a 1-0 victory over Swedru All Blacks at the TnA Stadium. Kingsley Braye scored the decisive goal in the 38th minute to extend the defending champions’ unbeaten home record and take them to 21 points at the top of the table.
Hearts of Oak delivered an emphatic performance, beating Heart of Lions 3-0 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Ransford Mensah opened the scoring in the second minute before John Antwi netted twice, with goals either side of half-time. The victory lifted the Phobians to second place, just one point behind Medeama.
At Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, Bechem United maintained their perfect home record with a 2-1 win over FC Samartex. Augustine Okrah gave the Hunters the lead before Gabriel Osei equalised for the visitors. Substitute Dennis Modzaka then struck in stoppage time to secure a fifth consecutive home league victory for Bechem.
FC AshantiGold 04 were held to a goalless draw by Young Apostles at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi. The Miners struggled to break down the visitors’ defence but extended their unbeaten home league run to 20 matches.
Bibiani GoldStars and Aduana FC also shared the points following a 0-0 draw at Dun’s Park. Aduana thought they had scored through Mohammed Shawkan in the second half, but the effort was ruled out for offside. The result kept Aduana among the top four, while GoldStars continued their difficult start to the season.
Port City returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars at the Daasebre Boamah Darko II Park. Francis Gyetuah scored in the 65th minute to move the debutants to third place with 18 points, while Holy Stars suffered their third consecutive defeat.
In Tuba, Dreams FC surrendered a late lead to draw 1-1 with debutants Debibi United. Bernard Kokonu converted a penalty in the 71st minute to put Dreams ahead, but Kwadwo Obeng Jnr struck in the 91st minute to rescue a point for Debibi. The result left Dreams at the bottom with seven points after ten matches.
At the Golden City Park, Berekum Chelsea produced a late comeback to defeat Asante Kotoko 2-1. Adam Inusah put Kotoko ahead from the penalty spot in the 60th minute, but Zackaria Fuseini equalised five minutes later. Yussif Bayanalabe then struck in the 91st minute to hand Chelsea all three points. The defeat dropped Kotoko to tenth, while Chelsea moved up to ninth.
After ten matchweeks, Medeama remain top with Hearts of Oak and Port City keeping the pressure on. While the title race is beginning to take shape, Dreams FC face a battle to climb off the bottom, and Asante Kotoko must find a response to their recent struggles as the Ghana Premier League campaign continues.