The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season edged closer to a dramatic climax after Matchday 28 delivered pivotal shifts in the title chase, deepened struggles for traditional giants, and intensified the relegation scrap.
With four matches remaining, league leaders Bibiani GoldStars cling to a two-point advantage over surging rivals Nations FC, while former heavyweights Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak face mounting crises that have all but extinguished their championship ambitions.
GoldStars preserved their lead despite a recent stumble against Dreams FC, but Nations FC amplified pressure with a commanding 2-0 victory over Kotoko, their fifth consecutive win. The result left Kotoko six points adrift of the summit, their title hopes fading after a winless four-game streak marked by defensive frailties and a lack of attacking cohesion. Once formidable at home, Kotoko’s collapse in Kumasi derbies has exposed vulnerabilities that Nations FC ruthlessly exploited, leaving fans questioning the team’s mentality in high-stakes fixtures.
Hearts of Oak’s woes deepened as supporters turned on coach Aboubakar Ouattara following a lifeless 0-0 draw with relegation-battling Karela United. The Phobians, now winless in eight matches, were booed off the pitch in Accra, with fans lambasting Ouattara’s tactics and the team’s regression since a brief mid-season resurgence. Sitting 11 points off the pace, Hearts’ collapse has shifted focus to whether management will persist with Ouattara or seek a reset ahead of next season.
Meanwhile, Bechem United’s fortress-like home record crumbled spectacularly, with back-to-back defeats at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park. After conceding zero goals at home all season, Bechem shipped four in two games including a 2-1 loss to Berekum Chelsea to plummet to eighth place. The sudden defensive frailty has raised questions about squad depth and fatigue as the campaign reaches its grueling finale.
At the league’s basement, the relegation dogfight took a grim turn for Legon Cities, who sit seven points from safety after Nsoatreman’s withdrawal confirmed their demotion. Vision FC, Karela United, and Accra Lions separated by just three points—are locked in a desperate scramble to avoid the two remaining drop spots. Accra Lions, fresh off a shock win over Kotoko, showed fighting spirit, but their fate hinges on navigating a brutal remaining schedule against top-half sides.
As the season hurtles toward its June climax, the contrasting fortunes of GoldStars and Nations FC underscore the league’s unpredictability. GoldStars face three relegation-threatened teams in their final matches, a double-edged sword against opponents fighting for survival. Nations FC, meanwhile, must tackle mid-table sides Legon Cities and Samartex, tests that could prove trickier than they appear. For neutrals, the title race offers a refreshing departure from the usual dominance of Kotoko and Hearts, signaling a potential shift in Ghanaian football’s power dynamics.
The final matchday looms as a litmus test for squad depth and mental resilience. While GoldStars aim to clinch their maiden title, Nations FC seek to cap a fairytale season. Meanwhile, the struggles of traditional giants Kotoko and Hearts serve as a stark reminder of the league’s relentless competitiveness, where complacency is swiftly punished. With survival and glory on the line, the coming weeks promise fireworks and perhaps a few surprises as Ghana’s top flight writes its latest chapter.
