Round 29 of the Ghana Premier League delivered drama across multiple venues, with emphatic wins, late goals and red cards, shaping key outcomes in both the title race and relegation battle.
Dreams FC 5-1 Eleven Wonders
Dreams FC staged a remarkable comeback to dismantle Eleven Wonders. The visitors stunned the home side by taking the lead in the first half, but the game turned dramatically after the break. Dreams struck twice in quick succession to seize control, and a red card to Eleven Wonders in the 59th minute further tilted the contest. With the numerical advantage, Dreams ran riot, adding more goals to secure a dominant 5-1 victory that lifts them further into mid-table.
Karela United 2-2 Heart of Lions
It was an evenly contested affair between Karela United and Heart of Lions. Lions struck first in the opening half, but Karela responded swiftly, equalizing just seven minutes later. The visitors regained the lead in the second half, only for another twist to follow; a red card reduced Lions, allowing Karela to capitalize and draw level once again. Both sides settled for a point in a match defined by momentum swings.
Medeama SC 4-0 Asante Kotoko
League leaders Medeama SC produced a statement performance with a commanding 4-0 thrashing of Asante Kotoko. The damage was done early, as Medeama raced into a three-goal lead in the first half, overwhelming Kotoko with clinical attacking play. They added a fourth after the break to cap off a comprehensive victory, strengthening their grip at the top of the table while deepening Kotoko’s inconsistent run.
Nations FC 2-0 Holy Stars
Nations FC secured a comfortable victory over Holy Stars thanks to an efficient first-half display. Two early goals proved sufficient to seal all three points, as they managed the game well in the second half to keep their opponents at bay.
FC Samartex 1-0 Berekum Chelsea
FC Samartex edged past Berekum Chelsea in a tight contest decided by a solitary first-half goal. The defending champions showed resilience to protect their lead, grinding out a narrow but crucial win to remain firmly in the top-five race.
Young Apostles 1-0 Swedru All Blacks
Young Apostles claimed a vital win courtesy of an early strike from Opoku Richmond. His goal proved decisive as Apostles held firm defensively for the remainder of the match, earning three important points in their push away from the lower half.
Vision FC 1-0 Hearts of Oak
Hearts of Oak suffered a setback in their title chase, falling to a late defeat against Vision FC. Benjamin Kwarteng emerged the hero, netting a decisive late goal to hand Vision all three points and boost their standing in a tightly packed mid-table.
Aduana FC 2-1 Bibiani Gold Stars
Aduana FC dealt a blow to Bibiani Gold Stars’ title ambitions in a dramatic encounter. Aduana broke the deadlock in the 60th minute, but the league leaders responded with an equalier. However, a late penalty restored Aduana’s advantage, sealing a crucial 2-1 victory and tightening the race at the top.
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