Medeama SC maintained their position at the top of the Ghana Premier League table after holding Asante Kotoko to a 1-1 draw at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
The Mauve and Yellow secured a valuable point on the road to move to 18 points after nine matches, maintaining their lead at the summit on goal difference. Kotoko, meanwhile, remain ninth with 13 points following another setback in their quest to climb the table.
Hearts of Oak suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat to newly promoted Debibi United at the Debibi Presby Park. The Phobians missed the opportunity to move to the top of the standings and remain third with 17 points, one behind the leading pair of Medeama and FC Samartex 1996. Debibi United moved to 16th place with 10 points.
FC Samartex kept the pressure on Medeama with a narrow 1-0 victory over Gold Stars at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in Samreboi. The Timber Giants are level on 18 points with Medeama but sit second due to an inferior goal difference.
Aduana FC also continued their impressive campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Berekum Chelsea at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park. The Dormaa-based side moved to fourth place with 16 points, while Chelsea dropped to 11th with 11 points.
At the Kpando Stadium, Heart of Lions came from behind to defeat Bechem United 2-1, moving to 12th on the table with 11 points. Dreams FC also picked up an important away victory, beating Basake Holy Stars 1-0 at the AAK II Sports Arena in Basake.
FC Ashantigold secured a 2-1 away win over Swedru All Blacks, while Young Apostles and Karela United shared the spoils in a goalless draw at the Wenchi Stadium. Saturday’s only fixture also ended in a stalemate, with Vision FC and Port City FC playing out a 0-0 draw at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex.
Current GPL standings after Matchday 9
Medeama lead the standings with 18 points, ahead of FC Samartex on goal difference. Hearts of Oak occupy third place with 17 points, while Aduana FC complete the top four with 16 points.
At the bottom end, Young Apostles and Dreams FC remain in the relegation places with seven and six points respectively.
By Jones Adzi
