Nairobi: Asante Kotoko returned to the top of the 2024-25 Ghana Premier League table after defeating Karela United FC 1-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Justice Blay's second-half strike was enough to give Kotoko their 10th win of the season against Karela United.
According to Ghana News Agency, the result moves the Porcupine Warriors to the top of the table with 34 points, while Karela United is at the bottom of the league with 14 points. Accra Hearts of Oak extended their unbeaten streak to five games with a point against Basake Holy Stars at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Stadium in Aiyinase. The Phobians enjoyed a competitive game in Aiyinase but squandered several chances to secure a win against an opponent who had previously defeated them.
Bibiani Gold Stars missed an opportunity to maintain their lead at the top of the table as they lost to Legon Cities. Frank Akatuk scored the only goal of the match, allowing Legon Cities to move out of the relegation zone for the first time this season. Legon Cities now sit 15th on the league table, while Gold Stars drop to second, just a point behind leaders Kotoko.
Accra Lions ended their three-game losing streak by securing a win against Medeama at the WAFA Park in Sogakope. Lucky Nwafor scored from the penalty spot in the second half to secure all three points for Accra Lions.
Results from week 18 showed Asante Kotoko's 1-0 victory over Karela United, Basake Holy Stars' goalless draw with Hearts of Oak, Bechem United's 2-0 win against Nations FC, Heart of Lions' 2-1 triumph over Aduana FC, Legon Cities' 1-0 success against Gold Stars FC, Accra Lions FC's 1-0 win over Medeama SC, Berekum Chelsea's 1-0 victory against Vision FC, FC Samartex 1996's 1-1 draw with Dreams FC, and Young Apostles FC's 1-0 win over Nsoatreman FC.
