Nana Kofi Babil scored in the 81st minute to earn Medeama SC a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Aduana FC at the TnA Stadium on Sunday, sending the defending champions back to the top of the Ghana Premier League.
The Matchday 8 win moved the Mauve and Yellow level on points with Hearts of Oak, with their superior goal difference putting them ahead.
Medeama approached the fixture seeking to recover from a 2-1 defeat to FC Samartex, their first loss of the 2026/27 campaign. However, an organised Aduana side frustrated the hosts, ensuring the first half ended goalless.
The contest remained closely fought after the interval as Medeama pressed for a breakthrough and the visitors held firm.
Babil eventually made the difference with nine minutes of regulation time remaining, finding the net to spark celebrations among the home supporters.
His goal secured three valuable points for Medeama, restoring their winning momentum and returning them to the summit as the title race gathers pace.
In other matches, Young Apostles suffered their second home defeat of the campaign, losing 2-1 to an in-form Swedru All Blacks side at the Wenchi Stadium on Sunday.
Bechem United bounced back from last weekend’s away loss to Basake Holy Stars with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Debibi United at Nana Gyeabour Park.
At Dun’s Park, Godfred Arthur struck late to secure a dramatic 2-1 win for Bibiani GoldStars over Heart of Lions. Kwame Opoku had given the hosts a first-half lead before Stephen Afoakwa equalised with three minutes remaining. With the match seemingly heading for a draw, Arthur delivered the decisive goal to seal all three points.
Port City FC ended Karela United’s impressive home run with a dramatic 2-1 victory at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale.
Dreams FC’s struggles continued as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against Vision FC in their Matchday 8 encounter at the Tuba Astro Turf.
FC AshantiGold 04 and Asante Kotoko played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in the Ashanti derby at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi on Sunday in their Ghana Premier League Matchweek 8 clash.
Meanwhile, Berekum Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by FC Samartex 1996 at Golden City Park, with the hosts left to rue their missed scoring opportunities.
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