GPL: Nations FC hammer Samartex to stretch lead as Gold Stars and Kotoko Draw [VIDEO]

Nations Football Club have extended their lead atop the 2024-2025 Ghana Premier League standings with two games left to play.

The Kumasi based club beat defending league champions FC Samartex 3-0 at the Kwame Kyei Sports Complex to take a three point lead in the standings.

Nations’ quest to win its first ever league title got a boost when fellow Kumasi based side Asante Kotoko, drew goalless with Bibiani Gold Stars in a very closely fought encounter.

Kelvin Ampoful, Faisal Charwetey and Emmanuel Annor scored in the 82^nd, 75^th and 60^th minute respectively for Nations FC in the win. Charwetey’s goal came from the penalty spot.

Annor’s goal marked his second in a row after getting hit with a fine by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for displaying a religious message after scoring in a 2-0 win over Kotoko.

⚽️| 60’ GOOAL

Emmanuel Annor gives us the opener with an excellent volley.

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— Nations Football Club (@nationsfcgh) May 25, 2025

Kpando Heart of Lions lost ground on the title after losing 3-1 to Young Apostles in Wenchi while in the relegation battle, Karela’s woes were compounded after losing 1-0 to Vision FC.

⚽️| 75’ GOOAL

Faisal CHARWETEY scores from the spot.

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— Nations Football Club (@nationsfcgh) May 25, 2025

Already relegated Legon Cities lost 4-0 to Aduana Stars.