2022/23 GPL: Aduana Stars go five points clear, RTU stun Hearts of Oak – Match week 16 review

Ghana Premier League leaders Aduana Stars beat Nsoatreman FC 2-0 at Nana Agyemang Badu Park to keep hold of the first spot on Sunday.

The two-time champions went into the game looking for the points to continue their fine run having secured a 1-0 win against Dreams FC in midweek.

Akwasi Mensah Gabriel netted the opener in the 36th minute before Richard Afriyie added the second goal two minute from full time. The win takes them to 31 points, five points clear at the top of the league table.

Elsewhere, Heats of Oak fell to a 1-0 defeat to Real Tamale United at the Aliu Mahama stadium.

Both sides created some decent goal scoring chances, but the home side took advantage in the 83rd minute when Manaf Umar drilled home the match winner.

Manaf sent in a long-range effort that beat Richmond Ayi to give Real Tamale United all the spoils.

Berekum Chelsea recorded a 1-0 victory over Bechem United at the Golden City Park.

The former champions needed a win to bounce back from their 2-0 loss to Nsoatreman FC on match week 15. Fravien Kongoza first-half strike earned them the three points at the Golden City Park.

Below are the full results of match week 16:

Tamale City 3-0 Kotoku Royals

Berekum Chelsea 1-0 Bechem United

Medeama SC 2-0 Samartex FC

Bibiani Gold Stars 2-0 Karela United

Great Olympics 1-1 Dreams FC

Aduana Stars 2-0 Nsoatreman FC

Legon Cities 3-1 King Faisal

RTU 1-0 Hearts of Oak

Asante Kotoko vs Accra Lions (Monday)