Nations FC surged to the summit of the Ghana Premier League table following a narrow 1-0 victory over Accra Lions on Sunday, May 4, 2025, as the title race intensifies with just four matches remaining.
Sadiq Alhassan was the hero for Nations, netting the decisive goal in the 62nd minute to guide his side to a vital home win. The result lifts Nations FC a point clear of both Heart of Lions and Gold Stars FC, who suffered contrasting fortunes over the weekend. Accra Lions, meanwhile, dropped into the relegation zone following the defeat.
Gold Stars stumble as Karela United stun in Bibiani
Gold Stars FC relinquished top spot after a shock 1-0 home defeat to relegation-threatened Karela United. Mohammed Asigre Sulemana’s 43rd-minute goal handed the visitors a priceless win and a massive boost in their fight for survival. The loss sees the Miners drop to third in the standings, now trailing Nations FC by a single point. Karela move just above the relegation zone, sitting on 32 points from 30 matches.
Heart of Lions roar to second
Heart of Lions climbed to second place with a spirited 2-1 victory over defending champions FC Samartex 1996 at the Kpando Stadium. First-half strikes from Yaw Danso (8’) and Nana Kwame Oppong (20’) gave the hosts a commanding lead, before Baba Hamidu Musa pulled one back from the spot in the 58th minute. The win leaves Heart of Lions just a point off the pace, while Samartex slip to seventh in the standings.
Young Apostles triumph in New Boys’ battle
Young Apostles earned a crucial 2-0 win over fellow league newcomers Basake Holy Stars at the Wenchi Stadium,. Second-half goals from Joseph Quansah and Emmanuel Fosu Kyei propelled the Apostles to 12th on the table. Holy Stars drop to 13th, as both sides continue to navigate a tense relegation battle.
Aduana edge Chelsea in five-goal thriller
Aduana FC edged Berekum Chelsea 3-2 in a pulsating encounter at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park. Alex Boakye opened the scoring in the 14th minute, with Stephen Amankona leveling before the break. Elvis Addo restored Aduana’s lead early in the second half, only for Amankona to respond again just four minutes later. Godfred Waki settled the contest in Aduana’s favour with a 75th-minute strike. The win sees Aduana move up to 11th, one place behind Chelsea in 10th.
Bechem United compound Legon Cities’ misery
Bechem United picked up a narrow 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Legon Cities, courtesy of Dalvin Yeboah’s 74th-minute goal at the Nana Gyeabour Park. The result keeps Bechem in mid-table, while Legon Cities remain 17th with 25 points, deep in the relegation mire.
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