Matchday eight of the 2024-25 Ghana Premier League saw Kumasi Asante Kotoko share the spoils with Basake Holy Stars while Hearts of Oak lost 1-0 to league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars.As the excitement continues, here are five key things 3Sports picked up from the weekend's action. Hearts of Oak struggling for winsHearts of Oak have struggled to win games this term.
Since beating Bechem United on matchday three, they have gone four games without a win.The latest stumble came when the Phobians lost 1-0 to Bibiani Gold Stars at the weekend, with Hamza Issah missing a penalty.Hearts have picked up two wins all season, losing three times, and find themselves 12th on the league log. Kotoko's wastefulness cost them maximum points against newly-promoted Holy StarsAsante Kotoko failed to convert their chances against Basake Holy Stars while leading 1-0 in the Ghana Premier League.The missed opportunities came back to haunt the Porcupine Warriors as Holy Stars found a late equalizer to end the game at 1-1.Kotoko are still undefeated and among the key title favourites in the ongoing season.With a game in hand, Kotoko are well-positioned to draw level on points with Gold Stars if they win their outstanding game.Bibiani GoldStars survive Hearts of Oak testGold Stars maintained their grip at the top of the League with an impressive 1-0 win over Hearts of Oak on Sunday at the University of Ghana Stadium.Gold Stars are making gentle strides as they continue to mesmerize fans and pundits with every passing performance.After surviving crucial away tests at Samartex and Heart of Lions, leaving Accra with three points consolidates GoldStars' lead at the top of the table. Inexperienced Dreams FC struggles persistCoach Karim Zito admitted after Dreams' 0-0 against Hearts of Oak last weekend that his side is largely inexperienced and would need a bit of time.Once again, Dreams showed their inexperience as they failed to put away their chances in their 0-0 draw against Legon Cities, leaving Dreams FC winless after eight games.Together with Legon Cities, both sides are the only winless clubs after eight games in the league. Nations moving steadily but mightily at Nsenkyire ArenaAfter suffering their first league loss of the season against Medeama last weekend, Nations FC found the perfect response with a 3-0 thrashing of Vision FC at the dreaded Nsenkyire Stadium.The result against the newly-promoted side catapulted Nations to fourth place, five points off league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars.Nations extended their impressive unbeaten home run to 21 games - with yet another commanding display.