Asante Kotoko produced a dominant first-half performance to secure a 4-1 victory over Vision FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Kwame Poku opened the scoring in the 7th minute, but Yaw Nana Osei equalized for Vision FC in the 22nd minute.
Kotoko regained the lead through Peter Amidu Acquah in the 31st minute. Poku added a second in the 37th minute, before Saaka Dauda sealed the win with a goal in the 45th minute, wrapping up the win for Porcupine Warriors with 45 more minutes to play.
Samartex and Accra Hearts of Oak played out a goalless draw at Nsenkyire Park in Samreboi. Despite creating the better chances, Samartex were unable to break down a resilient Hearts of Oak defense, with both teams settling for a point.
Bibiani GoldStars recorded a dominant 3-0 win over Accra Lions, moving top of the Premier League table. Samuel Attah Kumi netted a stunning hat-trick, becoming the first player to score three goals in a game this season.
Nations FC inflicted Heart of Lions’ first home defeat in 19 games, securing a 1-0 win. Bi Boris Djagone netted the only goal of the match in the 82nd minute.
Legon Cities secured a 3-0 victory over Dreams FC at the University of Ghana Stadium, lifting them away from the Premier League’s bottom spot. Fredrick Akatuk, Frank Akoto, and new signing Kabu Agyemang Raymond were on the scoresheet.
Basake HolyStars salvaged a 1-1 draw at home against Aduana FC with a late goal. Aduana had taken the lead in the 33rd minute through a penalty converted by Alex Boakye, but Bismarck Teye equalized just two minutes before the final whistle.
Eric Osei Bonsu’s penalty in the 55th minute handed Nsoatreman a 1-0 victory over Karela United, marking their first win in 10 matches and moving 4 points away from the drop zone.
In Wenchi, Young Apostles and Bechem United played out a goalless draw. Both teams had promising chances but were unable to convert them into goals.
At the Berekum Golden City Park, Berekum Chelsea secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Medeama. Stephen Amankona put Chelsea ahead in the dying moments of the first half. Medeama equalized in the 89th minute with a penalty calmly converted by Yussif Mubarik.
However, in the 98th minute, Zakaria Fuseini scored to give Chelsea a 2-1 lead, clinching all three points for the home side.
ALL GAMEWEEK 17 RESULTS
STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 17
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