Matchday seven of the 2024-25 Ghana Premier League season produced some dramatic twists, as Asante Kotoko defeated defending champions Samartex in Obuasi, while Accra Hearts of Oak settled for a point against Dreams FC.3Sports takes a look at some major talking points from the weekend's games.Kotoko looking like title contendersKumasi Asante Kotoko have started the season brightly, winning four out of their first six games.The Porcupine Warriors secured a statement 1-0 victory over defending champions FC Samartex on Sunday at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium.Although early days in the season, Asante Kotoko are looking like title contenders with every passing performance.Hearts of Oak extend unbeaten runHearts of Oak left the Tuba Astro Turf unscathed as they secured a point against Dreams FC in Saturday's 0-0 draw.The Phobians draw takes their unbeaten run in the league to five games, with their last defeat coming on matchday two when Heart of Lions put two unanswered goals past them.Gold Stars maintain strong season startBibiani Gold Stars are turning out to be the surprise package of the season.
Their latest spring of surprises saw them stun Aduana 2-0 at the Dun's Park.After seven games, coach Frimpong Maanso's Bibiani Gold Stars are at the summit of the league with 15 points.Dreams FC winless after seven gamesIt's looking as though Dreams FC are yet to move past their 2023-24 CAF Confederation Cup semi-final exit.A 0-0 draw against Hearts of Oak stretches the Still Believe lads' winless streak to seven games.
Dreams have amassed four points all season, securing four draws and losing three times.Medeama SC back to winning waysAfter their strong start to the season petered out with two draws and one defeat, Medeama held on to a slender 1-0 victory over Nations FC to secure their first win in three games.The win moves Medeama level on points with Kumasi Asante Kotoko (14), one point behind league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars.