Ghana Premier League Matchday 27: Braye Hits Hat-Trick, Kotoko Held, Samartex Rise to 7th

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Matchday 27 of the Ghana Premier League wrapped up with drama, goals, and shifting fortunes across the table. A total of 17 goals were recorded in eight fixtures, with five home wins, two draws, and just one away victory.

Friday Night Fireworks in Tarkwa

Medeama SC began the weekend with a statement 4-0 win over Dreams FC. Kingsley Braye stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick, while Mubarik Yussif added his name to the scoresheet to complete the demolition.

Saturday Success for Accra Lions

Accra Lions edged Holy Stars 2-1 in a tightly contested affair. Goals from Musa Humzata and Lucky Nwafor gave the home side the lead, while Prince Tweneboah pulled one back for the visitors.

Sunday Roundup: Kotoko Pegged Back, Gold Stars Equal Kotoko’s Points

At Baba Yara Stadium, Asante Kotoko had to fight back to secure a point against Bechem United. Darlvin Yeboah’s 69th-minute strike gave the visitors a surprise lead. But a late controversial penalty allowed Albert Amoah to level for Kotoko, who now sit on 47 points.

In Bibiani, Alex Aso’s first-half stoppage-time goal gave Gold Stars a narrow 1-0 win over Young Apostles. The result extended the Miners' unbeaten home record and drew them level on points with Kotoko.

Hearts Held, Samartex Shine Away

Hearts of Oak were held to a 1-1 draw by Vision FC. Defender Kelvin Osei Asibey gave Hearts the lead in the 38th minute, but Vision equalized early in the second half through Meschack Sowah Adjetey.

Defending champions Samartex registered the only away win of the weekend with a commanding 2-0 victory over Legon Cities. Emmanuel Mamah opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, and Baba Musa Hamidu sealed the result in the 67th.

Other Results:

Berekum Chelsea 1-0 Hearts of Lions

Karela United 2-0 Aduana Stars (Alhassan Adamu scored both goals in the 13th and 55th minutes)

Matchday 27 Statistics:

Home Wins: 5

Away Wins: 1

Draws: 2

Home Goals: 12

Away Goals: 5

Total Goals: 17

The title race and relegation battles continue to intensify as the season edges toward a thrilling climax.