Asante Kotoko closed the gap at the top of the Ghana Premier League to just three points after edging past Aduana FC 1-0 in an entertaining encounter at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Kwame Poku’s 26th-minute strike proved decisive as the Porcupine Warriors secured a hard-fought victory. Despite remaining in fourth place, Kotoko have reignited their title ambitions, now trailing leaders Gold Stars by only three points with five matches left in the season. Aduana FC, meanwhile, sit 11th with 38 points after 29 games.
At the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, league leaders Gold Stars suffered a major setback, falling 2-0 to Vision FC. Edward Agyemang (55’) and Edmond Asante (86’) scored to secure a vital win for the hosts, lifting Vision FC to 14th — four points clear of the relegation zone. Gold Stars, however, remain atop the standings with 53 points.
Second-placed Nations FC missed an opportunity to capitalize, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat at Berekum Chelsea. Stephen Amankona’s 29th-minute penalty was enough for Chelsea, who now move up to 8th, while Nations FC stay just two points behind the summit.
Defending champions FC Samartex 1996 maintained their strong finish to the season with a commanding 3-0 home victory over Basake Holy Stars. An early goal from Baba Musah Hamadu and a brace from Emmanuel Mammah sealed the win at the Nsenkyire Arena. Samartex sit 5th with 45 points, while Holy Stars continue to struggle in 12th position, hovering dangerously close to the relegation scrap.
Legon Cities’ survival hopes took another blow after a 1-0 home defeat to title-chasing Heart of Lions. Christian Agyenim Boateng’s first-half strike consigned Cities to their 18th loss of the season. With just 25 points, Cities are firmly rooted in the bottom three and staring relegation in the face. Lions, meanwhile, are tied on points with Kotoko in third and remain firmly in the title race, only three points off the top.
Karela United’s woes deepened with a 2-1 home loss to Dreams FC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. First-half goals from Abdul Razak Salifu and Joseph Esso gave Dreams a comfortable cushion before Malik Abubakar pulled one back for Karela. However, the hosts couldn’t find an equalizer and remain mired in the relegation zone, while Dreams solidify their mid-table position
With only five games remaining, the race for the title and the battle for survival are both set for a thrilling climax.
