Accra Hearts of Oak dropped their first points of the season, Asante Kotoko stretched their unbeaten start while Debibi United and Port City FC recorded historic first top-flight victories after Matchday 3 encounters of the Ghana Premier League.
Bibiani Gold Stars also produced the weekend’s biggest result, rallying to defeat 10-man Dreams FC 3-2 at the Tuba Astro Turf, while Aduana FC and Basake Holy Stars secured important wins.
Hearts dropped their first points of the season after being held to a goalless draw by Bechem United at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday.
Despite controlling large spells and creating opportunities, Hearts lacked the cutting edge to find a breakthrough.
Kotoko maintained their unbeaten start to the campaign after securing a point in a 1-1 draw with FC Samartex 1996 at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.
Goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad was instrumental for the Porcupine Warriors, saving a 66th-minute penalty before Emmanuel Mamah headed Kotoko into the lead in the 75th minute.
Samartex responded eight minutes later through Christian Agyenim Boateng to level the contest and preserve their unbeaten home record.
The result leaves Samartex second on the table, level on points with leaders Hearts of Oak, while Kotoko sit fourth with five points. The Porcupine Warriors remain without an away victory this season.
Bibiani Gold Stars produced a stunning comeback to beat 10-man Dreams FC 3-2 in a five-goal thriller at the Tuba Astro Turf.
Dreams raced into an early lead through Razak Salifu before being reduced to 10 men following Chris Yaovi Guede’s 40th-minute dismissal.
Michael Nkoah equalised for Gold Stars in the 69th minute, only for Mohammed Shaban to restore Dreams’ lead four minutes later. The Miners responded again, with Evans Adomako levelling in the 81st minute before Bernard Kesse struck in stoppage time to complete a dramatic comeback.
The victory Gold Stars’ first of the campaign, while Dreams continue to wait for their first three points.
At the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro, Aduana FC secured their first victory of the season in dramatic fashion, defeating Karela United 2-1.
Stephen Amankona put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot in the 41st minute, but Nyaba Iddi Mahfuz restored parity for Karela in the second half.
With the game heading towards a draw, Mohammed Shawkan struck in the seventh minute of added time to snatch all three points for Aduana.
Debibi United made history by recording their first-ever Ghana Premier League victory with an authoritative 3-0 win over Young Apostles at the Debibi Presby Park.
At the AAK II Sports Arena in Ampain, Basake Holy Stars bounced back from their Matchday 2 defeat with a narrow 1-0 victory over FC Ashantigold 04
Port City FC celebrated their first-ever Premier League victory after defeating Berekum Chelsea 2-1 at the Nana Boamah Darko II Park in Kukurantumi.
Francis Gyetuah opened the scoring in the seventh minute before Jamal Haruna restored parity for Chelsea in the 66th minute.
Gyetuah completed his brace in the 79th minute to restore Port City’s lead and seal a historic first top-flight victory for the newcomers.
