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.
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 nice game in Aiyinase, but squandered some wonderful chances to take all three points against an opponent who defeated them in the
Bibiani Gold Stars missed a big chance 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 as Legon Cities moved out from the relegation zone for the first time this season.
Legon Cities are now 15th on the league table, while Gold Stars drop to second on the table, just a point behind leaders Kotoko.
Accra Lions snapped the three-game losing streak after recording 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:
Asante Kotoko 1-0 Karela United
Basake Holy Stars 0-0 Hearts of Oak
Bechem United 2-0 Nations FC
Heart of Lions 2-1 Aduana FC
Legon Cities 1-0 Gold Stars FC
Accra Lions FC 1-0 Medeama SC
Berekum Chelsea 1-0 Vision FC
FC Samartex 1996 1-1 Dreams FC
Young Apostles FC 1-0 Nsoatreman FC
Source: GNA
