By Kwame Bediako
Ghana Premier League‘s Match day 22 outstanding fixtures delivered some thrilling matches, with several top teams experiencing heavy defeats and others seizing the opportunity to climb the league standings. One of the most significant upsets was Accra Lions’ 3-0 thrashing of league leaders Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium. Jacob Awoute’s early goal and Yao Sokpoli’s second-half strike gave the home team a comfortable lead, which was sealed by substitute David Akintunde’s fine finish.
In another crucial match, Aduana Stars produced a dominant display to defeat Hearts of Oak 2-0, extending their unbeaten run against the Phobians to eight matches. Captain Sam Adams broke the deadlock in the 31st minute with a calm finish, while Ivorian forward Abdel Latif Bamba sealed the victory with a clinical finish in the 88th minute.
Other notable results from Matchday 22 include Young Apostles’ 2-1 win over Berekum Chelsea, Samartex’s 2-0 victory over Karela, and Bibiani GoldStars’ 2-0 win over Bechem United. Basake Holy Stars also secured a 1-0 win over Vision FC, while Heart of Lions and Nations FC both recorded 1-0 victories over Medeama and Dreams FC, respectively. These results will have significant implications for the league standings, with several teams looking to capitalize on their opponents’ misfortunes.
The wins and losses in Matchday 22 will have a significant impact on the league standings, with Bibiani GoldStar moving up the league table with 50 points. Asante Kotoko’s loss to Accra Lions has now opened the title race wildly, while Aduana Stars’ win over Hearts of Oak will boost their hopes of finishing in the top four.
