Asante Kotoko go top of Ghana Premier League, Hearts of Oak hold Bibiani Gold Stars

Asante Kotoko have reclaimed the top spot in the Ghana Premier League after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars on Sunday.

Samuel Tenadu’s 14th-minute strike proved to be the difference at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, ensuring the Porcupine Warriors leapfrogged Bibiani Gold Stars at the summit of the table.

Kotoko’s return to the top was aided by other results going in their favor, particularly Gold Stars’ failure to secure a win at home.

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Bibiani Gold Stars dropped to second place after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Hearts of Oak.

The hosts had taken the lead through Gideon Anaba’s 79th-minute penalty, but Hearts’ Stephen Appiah struck in the 92nd minute to salvage a point.

Despite the draw, Hearts remain in fourth place, ending a two-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, Dreams FC continued their resurgence with a crucial 1-0 victory over Young Apostles FC.

Abdul Razak Salifu netted the decisive goal nine minutes from time, securing back-to-back wins for the Believers and pulling them further away from the relegation zone.

Karim Zito’s side now sit comfortably in mid-table after a challenging start to the season.

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Elsewhere, Medeama SC returned to winning ways with a commanding 2-0 victory over Aduana Stars.

Goals from defender Yusuf Mubarik and forward Michael Sarpong secured the win, easing pressure on Ibrahim Tanko’s side after two consecutive defeats.

Mubarik opened the scoring in the 55th minute from the penalty spot before Sarpong doubled the lead in the 76th minute.

The victory comes as a relief for the Mauve and Yellow, who now sit seventh in the table with 35 points, while Aduana find themselves in 12th place.

Below is the full results of match week 25:

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