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Ghana Premier League match day 11 wrap: Kotoku Royals stuns Berekum Chelsea as Great Olympics holds Asante Kotoko

Aduana Stars of Ghana

The 2022/2023 Ghana Premier League enters match day 11 with interesting results across all league centers.

Kotoku Royals started on Friday with a stunning victory over Berekum Chelsea as Dreams FC demolished Medeama at the theatre of Dreams with Accra Hearts of Oak also coming from behind to beat Tamale City FC.

Kotoku Royals 2-1 Berekum Chelsea

Oda Kotoku Royals came from behind to beat Berekum Chelsea 2-1 at the Cape Coast Stadium on Friday afternoon to record their second victory of the season.

The Bibires broke the deadlock of the game through Kalou Quattara after tapping home from close range. Kotoku Royals however fought back to get the equalizer through Edward Mensah in the 30th minute.

John Eduafo's men pressed on and added their second of the afternoon through Richard Dzikoe in the 35th minute.

The attacker pounced on a lose ball from a deflection inside the penalty box to grab the winner for his side.

Despite the victory, Kotoku Royals are still languishing at the bottom of the table with 7points after 11games.

Accra Lions 3-1 Legon Cities

Accra Lions returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Legon Cities at the Sogakope Red Bull Arena on Saturday afternoon.

Coach Tanko's side who suffered a 2-0 defeat to Medeama Sporting club last week, woke up from their slumber and cruised beautifully over the Royals.

Three late goals from Evans Ampofo, Solomon Oppong and Majeed Maswud ensured Lions return to their winning path after going winless  in their last four matches.

Asante Kotoko 1-1 Great Olympics

Kumasi Asante Kotoko came from behind to salvage a point at the Baba Yara Sports stadium on Sunday afternoon as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Great Olympics.

Coach Yaw Preko's side came to the party very early, dominating play in the major areas of the first half but failed to find the back of the net.

Back from recess, Olympics were shot ahead courtesy Bashiru Abdul who sent a long drive at the edge of the box into the net.

It all looked like a done deal for the Dade Boys up until the 90+9 minute when defender Kwadwo Appau rose to the occasion to head home from a set-piece to salvage an important point for the porcupine warriors.

The draw leaves Asante Kotoko 3rd on the table behind rivals Accra Hearts of Oak on goal deference.

Dreams FC 4-0 Medeama SC

Dreams FC put up an impressive display at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu on Sunday as they devoured Medeama Sporting club by 4-0.

The Believers took the lead as early as the 2nd minute of the game through Abdul Aziz Issah to begin the demolishing exercise.

Agyenim Boateng quickly doubled the lead with a beautiful finish in the 5th minute, aiding his side to end the first half with a comfortable lead.

Two more goals in the second half from Agyenim Boateng and David Van Dijk ensured Dreams FC record their biggest victory of the ongoing campaign over the yellow and mauve club.

Full result below

 Kotoku Royals 2-1 Berekum Chelsea

 Accra Hearts of Oak 3-2 Tamale City FC

 Accra Lions 3-1 Legon Cities

Asante Kotoko SC 1-1 Great Olympics

 Karela United FC 0-0 Real Tamale United

 Bechem United FC 1-1 King Faisal FC

 Nsoatreman FC 1-0 FC Samartex 1996

 Dreams FC 4-0 Medeama SC

Bibiani Goldstars 0- 0 Aduana Stars

CURRENT STANDINGS

TEAM                             MP                 POINTS

1.Aduana Stars                11                       21

2.Hearts of Oak                11                      19

3.Asante Kotoko               11                      19

4.Accra Lions                     11                      19

5.B. Goldstars                    11                      18

6.Bechem United              11                      17

7.Nsoatreman                   11                     16

8.Dream FC                        11                     15

9.Legon Cities                   11                      15

10.RTU                              11                     15

11.Great Olympics            11                     15

12.Medeama                      11                     14

13.Berekum Chelsea          11                     13

14.King Faisal                    11                     13

15.Karela United                11                     13

16.Samartex 1996            11                     12

17.Tamale City                 11                     10

18.Kotoku Royals    11                       7

 

 

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