By Simon Asare, GNA
Accra, May 11, GNA – Medeama SC tightened their grip on the Premier League title race with a crucial 1-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars in a fiercely contested Western derby.
Despite missing numerous opportunities in the first half, the league leaders held their nerve as Kingsley Braye struck the decisive second-half goal to hand Ibrahim Tanko’s side a priceless away victory at the AAK Ampain Park.
The win restores Medeama’s two-point advantage over Bibiani Gold Stars at the top with only two matches left.
Hearts of Oak’s fading hopes were officially extinguished following a frustrating stalemate against Aduana FC at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The Phobians dominated possession and created the better openings but failed to convert their chances, a recurring problem throughout a campaign defined by too many draws, particularly at home.
The result leaves Hearts without silverware this season, while Aduana strengthened their hopes of securing a top four finish.
Young Apostles boosted their survival hopes with a narrow but significant 1-0 victory over Nations FC.
Samuel Prempeh’s first-half strike proved decisive as the hosts secured a fifth consecutive home victory to move out of immediate relegation danger.
The defeat, however, leaves Nations in a precarious 15th position, intensifying the pressure heading into the final two fixtures of the campaign.
Heart of Lions also revived their survival bid with a commanding 3-0 victory over FC Samartex at Kpando.
Captain Ebenezer Abban inspired the dominant first-half display, opening the scoring before Seedorf Asante and Ishmael Addo completed an emphatic win before halftime.
Samartex failed to recover and even squandered a second-half penalty in a disappointing afternoon for the former champions.
Vision FC recorded a convincing 3-0 triumph over Karela United in Tema.
Abdoul Nafilss Konate set the tone with an early opener before Bernard Kwarteng and Zaidan Alhasaan completed a comfortable victory to hand Vision renewed belief in their survival push.
Swedru All Blacks rescued a dramatic point in a tense 1-1 draw against Bechem United at the Swedru Sports Stadium.
Kofi Tompuo appeared to have won it for the visitors with a late strike, but Eric Wiafe Darkwa snatched an injury-time equaliser to preserve a valuable point for the hosts in their battle to avoid relegation.
Asante Kotoko ended their four-match winless run with a comfortable 2-0 victory over already relegated Eleven Wonders at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Lawson Kyei Manu opened the scoring before youngster Anthony Duah marked his senior debut with a memorable goal, handing interim coach Hamza Obeng his first victory in charge and offering Kotoko a timely morale boost after a difficult run.
With just two games remaining, the Premier League title race and relegation battle remain delicately poised, setting the stage for a thrilling finish to the campaign.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Simon Asare
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