The Ghana Premier League title race took another dramatic turn on Wednesday after Berekum Chelsea stunned leaders Medeama SC 2-1 at the Golden City Park to blow the battle for the title wide open with only three matches remaining.
Medeama appeared on course to strengthen their position at the top when Kelvin Nkrumah fired them ahead in the 12th minute after being set up by Salim Adams.
However, Chelsea responded with determination as Seidu Abubakar restored parity before Jonah Attuguaye struck the winning goal in the second half to hand the hosts a vital victory.
The result not only boosted Chelsea’s survival hopes but also reduced Medeama’s advantage at the summit to just two points.
Bibiani Gold Stars took full advantage by reviving their title challenge with an important home win over FC Samartex 1996 at Dun’s Park.
Michael Nkoah scored twice in the opening half as Gold Stars bounced back strongly from recent setbacks to move within touching distance of the league leaders.
At the bottom of the table, Young Apostles secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Vision FC in Wenchi to strengthen their fight against relegation.
Samuel Prempeh, Richmond Opoku and Samuel Amankwah were all on target in a result that significantly boosted the hosts’ survival hopes.
Swedru All Blacks also moved further away from danger after a dominant 5-1 victory over already relegated Eleven Wonders at the Swedru Sports Complex.
Frank Awere and Hafiz Alhassan both scored braces in an emphatic performance from the home side.
Basake Holy Stars continued their impressive home form with a 2-0 victory against Aduana FC at the AAK II Sports Complex.
Goals from Jacob Boazee and Prince Tweneboah secured an 11th consecutive home win for Holy Stars while ending Aduana’s slim title ambitions.
At the Accra Sports Stadium, Accra Hearts of Oak were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Karela United.
Karela goalkeeper Daniel Afadzwu delivered an outstanding performance with a series of important saves to deny Hearts the opportunity to close the gap at the top.
Nations FC boosted their campaign with a valuable 1-0 away win over Heart of Lions in Kpando.
Kelvin Ampoful scored the decisive goal before halftime as Nations defended resolutely to secure all three points.
Dreams FC maintained their strong run of form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.
Mohammed Shaban and Abdul Razak Salifu scored for Dreams, whose push for a top-five finish gathered further momentum as they climbed to fifth place in the standings.
