On Friday, Asante Kotoko SC defeated Aduana FC 1-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium thanks to another goal from Kalo Ouattara.
The former Berekum Chelsea striker, who scored the game-winning goal against Accra Lions on Monday, continued his scoring spree for the Porcupine Warriors with a beautiful finish that snapped Asante Kotoko’s seven-game home winless streak.
The victory is the Reds’ first back-to-back league win since November 2022.
With the win, Asante Kotoko moved into second place with 8 points.
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On Saturday, at the Sunyani Coronation Park, newly promoted team Bofoakwa Tano drew 0-0 with Bibiani Gold Stars.
The results tie Bofoakwa Tano and Samartex at the top of the standings with 9 points from 5 games.
FC Samartex 1996 maintained their unbeaten home record with a 2-0 victory against Dreams FC on Sunday at Nana Nsenkyire Park.
Following three consecutive wins at Nsenkyire Park, the Sameraboi lads hold the record for the best home-win team in the League.
In the 11th minute, new addition Baba Musah Hamadu, who joined the team from Skyy FC, scored the first goal when he headed home an in-swinger from Samuel Tetteh.
FC Samartex got a late goal with replacement Dauda Yussif Seidu.
The Samreboi-based club advances to the top of the table with 9 points, while Dreams FC dips to 13th with 5 points.
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Meanwhile, Emmanuel Sarpong scored the game-winning goal for Berekum Chelsea in their 1-0 victory against Nations FC at the Golden City Park.
Finally, on Sunday, Legon Cities and Bechem United drew 1-1 at the El-wak stadium in a hectic encounter that saw both teams finish with 10 men.
Bechem United took an unexpected lead in the 15th minute, but Frank Antwi equalised in the 78th.
Legon Cities is presently eighth in the League log with 8 points, while Bechem United is last in the standings with 4 points.
Due to the overflow of the Akosombo Dam, Heart of Lions were unable to face Accra Hearts of Oak; the game has been rescheduled for a later date.
Finally, in the last match of week 5 of the betPawa Premier League, Accra Great Olympics will face Accra Lions tonight at the Accra Sports Stadium.
