Ghana Premier League Week 13: Aduana Stars deepen Hearts of Oak's woes

Accra Hearts of Oak became another casualty to Aduana FC after they were beaten 1-0 in their betPawa Premier League game played at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa-Ahenkro on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Aduana, who have turned their backyard into difficult terrain for visiting teams, had to wait until the 70th minute when Bright Adjei scored the only goal of the game to hand them the maximum points.

After their draw with Berekum Chelsea last week, Hearts of Oak were aiming for the maximum points to help elevate them from their mid-table position; but unfortunately, they had to succumb to the pressure of Aduana.

Aduana FC has maintained their spot on the summit of the league log with 24 points, while Hearts of Oak are in the ninth position with 16 points.

At the Sogakope Park, Joe Silva de Santana scored in the 73rd minute to help Nations FC beat Accra Lions 1-0, while FC Samartex 1996 continued with their impressive form to beat Tano Bofoakwa 2-0 at the Abrankese Park. It was Evans Osei Wusu who put Samartex ahead from a penalty kick in the first half before Michael Ephson cushioned their lead just before full time.

Bechem United ran riot as goals from Emmanuel Avornyor, Augustine Okrah and Emmanuel Annor ensured they beat Karela United 4-0 in their own backyard.

Okrah scored two quick goals after recess before Annor wrapped it up in time added on to ensure the host left empty-handed.

Nsoatreman FC also didn’t spare Gold Stars as they scored in either half to bag the points.

Collins Kofi Kudjoe opened the scoring for Nsoatreman FC in the first half but Emmanuel Appau drew parity for Bibiani Gold Stars before Abdul Manaf Umar scored the winning goal for Nsoatreman in the 70th minute.