The 2022/23 Ghana Premier League continued with match-day 28 fixtures on Wednesday and Thursday.
Former Ghanaian champions Hearts of Oak suffered a humiliating defeat at Tamale City on Wednesday at the Aliu Mahama Stadium, leaving them eight points adrift of the top spot.
The Phobians were lacklustre and were soundly beaten by Tamale City who are fighting for survival, with a 4-1 win that puts them three places above the relegation zone and boosts their survival hopes.
Hearts came into the game needing a response from last Saturday’s defeat at Bechem United, but they went behind after 17 minutes as Sampson Eduku scored after a brilliant run.
He added the second from the penalty spot before the second half. Mohammed Yahaya made it three-nil before substitute Victor Aidoo grabbed a consolation for Hearts, but a late goal from Isaac Mensah ensured the historic win.
In other matches, Aduana marked their home return with a 2-0 win over Bibiani Gold Stars thanks to Kelvin Obeng’s brace. Aduana had served a one-match home ban due to hooliganism and marked their return to the Nana Agyemang Badu Park with a resounding performance.
King Faisal and Bechem United played out a goalless draw, resulting in the Hunters dropping to third.
Medeama reclaimed the second spot after winning a five-goal thriller 3-2 against Dreams FC, with forward Hamidu Abdu Fatawu’s 91st-minute goal securing the win.
Samartex returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Nsoatreman, while Legon Cities also won 2-0 against Accra Lions, leaving them five points clear of the relegation zone.
Berekum Chelsea struggled but managed to record a 2-1 win over bottom-dwellers Kotoku Royals.
Great Olympics moved out of the relegation zone with a 2-0 victory over defending champion a Asante Kotoko at the Sogakope Stadium.
Lastly, Karela United secured a vital 1-0 victory over RTU on the road.
Scores at a glance;
GOLDEN CITY: Berekum Chelsea 2-1 Kotoku Royals
Scorers: Kalou Ouattara,Patrick Kofi Ansu || Mohammed Zakari
Man of the match: Kofi Cudjoe (Kotoku Royals)
NSENKYIRE PARK: FC Samartex 2-0 Nsoatreman FC
Scorers: Kwasi Fosu, Evans Osei Wusu
Man of the match: Evans Osei Wusu (FC Samartex)
AKOON PARK: Medeama 3-2 Dreams FC
Scorers: Jonathan Sowah (2x), Hamidu Abdul Fatawu || Dede Ishmael, Huzaf Ali
Man of the match: Kwadwo Amoako (Medeama SC)
EL-WAK: Legon Cities 2-0 Accra Lions
Scorers: Kofi Kordzi || Ebenezer Armegah
Man of the match: Michel Otou (Legon Cities)
DORMAA: Aduana Stars 2-0 Bibiani Goldstars
Scorer: Kelvin Obeng (2x)
Man of the match: Kelvin Obeng (Aduana Stars)
ALIU MAHAMA: Tamale City 4-1 Accra Hearts of Oak
Scorers: Sampson Eduku(2x, 1 pen), Mohammed Yahaya, Isaac Mensah || Victor Aidoo
Man of the match: Sampson Eduku (Tamale City)
ABRANKESE: King Faisal 0-0 Bechem United
Man of the match: Benjamin Kwesi Asiedu – GK( King Faisal)
SOGAKOPE: Great Olympics 2-0 Asante Kotoko
Scorers: Michael Osei, Emmanuel Akesseh
Man of the match: Christopher Netteh (Great Olympics)
ALIU MAHAMA: Real Tamale United 0-1 Karela United
Scorer: Evans Adomako Wiredu
Man of the match: Kwame Boakye (RTU)
Topscorers Chart
- Hafiz Konkoni (Bechem United) – 13
- Mezack Afriyie (Berekum Chelsea) – 12
- Sampson Eduku (Tamale City) – 12
- Abednego Tetteh (Goldstars) – 11
- Steven Mukwala (Asante Kotoko) – 11
- Issah Kuka (RTU) – 10
- Abass Samari (Accra Lions) – 9
- Andy Kumi (Kotoku) – 9
- Vincent Atingah (Medeama) – 9
- Richard Dzikoe (Kotoku) – 8
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