Nations FC soared to the top of the Ghana Premier League table with a commanding 2-0 victory over Asante Kotoko on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Len Clay Stadium. The Porcupine Warriors’ struggle continued as they extended their winless streak to four matches, sinking to 8th place in the league standings.
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Nations FC Triumphs in Style
Nations FC took the lead through Nafiu Sulemana, who struck just after the hour mark, giving the visitors the momentum. The in-form winger Faisal Charwetey doubled the advantage right before halftime, netting his eighth goal of the season and cementing Nations FC’s position at the summit of the league table. This result not only marked Kotoko’s fourth consecutive defeat but also saw Nations FC leapfrog Gold Stars FC to claim the top spot.
Gold Stars’ Unbeaten Run Ends
Gold Stars FC’s impressive 10-match unbeaten streak came to an abrupt end with a 2-0 loss to Medeama SC. Medeama’s Derrick Fordjour opened the scoring as early as the third minute, and Michael Enu sealed the win with a late penalty in the 81st minute. The defeat pushed Gold Stars down to second place, trailing Nations FC by two points, while Medeama climbed to fifth, just outside the top four.
Young Apostles Shock FC Samartex
Young Apostles FC pulled off a stunning upset, defeating FC Samartex 1996 by a lone goal at the Nsenkyire Arena. Samuel Prempeh’s decisive strike in the 48th minute secured a memorable victory for the league newcomers. The result keeps FC Samartex in sixth place with 17 points, while Young Apostles moved up to 13th in the league standings.
Hearts of Oak Maintain Winning Streak
Hearts of Oak continued their resurgence with a narrow 1-0 win over Karela United at the Aliu Mahama Stadium. Hamza Issah’s fourth-minute goal proved to be the match-winner, propelling the Phobians into the top four with 18 points. The victory extends Hearts’ winning streak, signaling a strong comeback in the title race.
Dreams FC Edge Out Vision FC
Dreams FC registered a second consecutive win in the Premier League, edging out Vision FC 1-0 away from home. Abdul Razak Salifu was the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 82nd minute. The win lifted Dreams FC out of the relegation zone, while Vision FC slipped into the bottom three.
Bechem United Triumph in Bono Derby
Berekum Chelsea faced a shocking 2-1 home defeat against rivals Bechem United in the fiercely contested Bono derby. Boat-At Regain was the star of the show, scoring both goals for Bechem United. Despite Stephen Amankona’s equalizer for Chelsea, Boat-At Regain’s late strike in the 86th minute secured all three points for the visitors.
Legon Cities Climb Out of Danger Zone
Legon Cities FC made a significant leap out of the relegation zone with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Basake Holy Stars. Prince Opoku put the visitors ahead with a penalty in the 15th minute, but Frank Akoto and Kojo Gyasi turned the game around for the Royals. The victory moved Legon Cities up to 15th place, while Holy Stars slipped to 13th.
This round of fixtures showcased intense battles across the league, with Nations FC emerging as the standout performers. Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko’s struggles continue, raising concerns for the club as they aim to turn their season around.
