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Accra Hearts of Oak stretched their lead at the top of the league log over rivals, Asante Kotoko to two points after beating Berekum Chelsea 2-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

The match day 27 saw midfielder, Benjamin Afutu rise high to head the Phobians opener from Salifu Ibrahim’s cross on the 9th minute.

In form striker, Kwadwo Obeng Junior smashed home the double with his left foot for the second highest league holders on the 27th minute after receiving a pass from Daniel Afriyie Barnieh.

The 2000 CAF Champions League winners reclaimed the top spot after the result.

Coach of the side, Samuel Boadu says his side is taking each game as it comes.

“What we need is the three points, it’s very important and playing with Berekum Chelsea is not an easy match.

“People may think that they are not in a good position so it is easy but it is not easy.

“The teams that are down are really doing well.

“So we Hearts of Oak we are playing match after match and we are doing our thing, we are not competing with any one.” Samuel Boadu said.

Hearts of Oak have now jumped back up into first with 49 points, two better than rivals Kotoko who drew goalless against Aduana Stars at Dormaa on Saturday.

Hearts of Oak must now shift attention to the Accra derby against Great Olympics for match day 28 on Sunday, June 6 at 6:00pm.

By Muftawu Adamu

Six local derbies will headline the Ghana Premier League on match day 28.

The 2020/21 season which has been highly competitive will enter into match day 28 on Saturday, June 05, when Medeama SC take on Karela United in the Western derby at the Akoon Park in Tarkwa.

Medeama will go into the game with a revenge in their mind having suffered a 2-0 loss in the first round of the campaign. This is one of the local derbies for the weekend.

Record holders of the competition, Asante Kotoko who sit in second place will face off with AshantiGold in the Ashanti derby.

Kotoko moved their home ground to Obuasi for the second round of the season and have churned out some impressive results in the mining city.

Also coming up on match day 28 is the Ga Mashie derby between leaders Accra Hearts of Oak and city rivals Great Olympics.

There is also the Sogakope derby between Liberty Professionals and WAFA at the Red Bull arena.

Legon Cities will battle Inter Allies in the Accra New boys derby while Eleven Wonders host Bechem United in the Brong Ahafo derby.

Derbies at a glance:

1. Medeama SC Vs  Karela United – #Westernderby

2. Asante Kotoko SC Vs AshantiGold SC – #Ashantiderby

3. Hearts of Oak Vs Great Olympics – #GaMashiederby

4. Liberty Vs WAFA – #Sogakopederby

5. Legon Cities Vs Inter Allies – #AccraNewboysderby

6. Eleven Wonders Vs Bechem United – #BrongAhafoderby

Hearts Of Oak opened a two-point lead at the summit of the league following a 2-0 win over Berekum Chelsea on Sunday evening.

Benjamin Afutu Kotey and striker Kwadwo Obeng Jnr scored the two goals in the first half of the duel.

The Phobians are now on 49 points, two more than Asante Kotoko after 27 rounds of matches.

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The Intercontinental Club Masters inflicted a 2-0 home win over the Blues in the week 27 of the Ghana Premier League.

Two first half goals by Benjamin Afutu and Kwadwo Obeng Junior is enough for Hearts of Oak to emerge victorious over Berekum Chelsea in the week 27 fixture of the ongoing 2020-21 premier league campaign.

As early as the 9th minute, Winger Salifu Ibrahim effected a corner kick into Chelsea’s 18 yard box which saw Benjamin Afutu to have jumped over his opponents and subsequently headed home for Hearts.

The home side with greater momentum than their foes increased their tally through Obeng Junior on his third touch with the ball after a quick move and incisive pass from Afriyie Barnieh who located the striker on the 29th minute.

The first half goals eventually became the only goals that kissed the net as Hearts prevented any potential goal from Chelsea whilst Chelsea didn’t allow any goal to be scored against them.

Hearts of Oak after the 2-0 victory, extended their points to 49, two more than arch rivals Asante Kotoko.

Therefore, Hearts with 49 points, continues to remain on top of the league table

The 2020/21 Ghana Premier League continued with match-day 27 fixtures over the weekend.

Hearts best Chelsea to maintain their position on the top.

Inter Allies secured an impressive 3-0 victory over Medeama at home, while Eleven Wonders picked all three points against struggling King Faisal.

Legon Cities inflicted a painful 1-0 defeat to Ashanti Gold in Obuasi.

Below is the full details:

ANYINASE: Karela United 1-1 Great Olympics

Scorers: Diawisie Taylor | |Samuel Abbey Quaye

Man of the match: Samuel Abbey Quaye (Great Olympics)

SOGAKOPE: Liberty Professionals 2-1 Dreams FC

Scorers: Abraham Wayo, Maxwell Ansah | | Agyenim Boateng Mensah

Man of the match: Agyenim Boateng Mensah (Dreams FC)

DORMAA: Aduana Stars 0-0 Asante Kotoko

Man of the match: Samuel Bioh ( Aduana Stars )

DAWU: Inter Allies 3-0 Medeama SC

Scorers: Andy Okpe, Nafiu Sulemana(2x)

Man of the match: Nafiu Sulemana (Inter Allies)

SOGAKOPE: WAFA SC 2-1 Ebusua Dwarfs

Scorers: Enoch Asubonteng,Own Goal | | Richard Addai

Man of the match: Moro Sumaila-Dwarfs

TECHIMAN: King Faisal 0-1 Eleven Wonders

Scorer: Samuel Boakye

Man of the match: Amos Frimpong (Eleven Wonders)

OBUASI: AshantiGold SC 0-1 Legon Cities

Scorer: Issaka Mohammed

Man of the match: Eric Esso (AshantiGold)

BECHEM: Bechem United 1-1 Elmina Sharks

Scorer: Emmanuel Owusu Boakye (pen)

Man of the match: Clinton Duodu- Bechem Utd

ACCRA: Hearts Of Oak 2-0 Berekum Chelsea

Scorers: Benjamin Afutu Kotey, Kwadwo Obeng Jnr

Man of the match:Benjamin Afutu Kotey Hearts Of Oak –

Top Scorers Chart after match-day 27

Charles Diawisie Taylor (Karela United) – 16

Joseph Esso (Dreams)   – 11

10 goals

Hans Kwoffie – (AshGold/Legon) -10

Kwame Peprah (King Faisal) – 10

Stephen Amankona (Berekum Chelsea) – 10

8 goals

Daniel Lomotey (Wafa) – 8

Hafiz Wontah Konkoni (Bechem United) – 8

David Abagna Sandan (AshGold) – 8

Yaw Annor (AshGold) – 8

Kojo Obeng Jnr (Hearts of Oak) – 8

Maxwell Nii Abbey Quaye  (Great Olympics) – 8

Agyenim Boateng Mensah (Dreams)   – 8

7 goals

Kwame Poku (Asante Kotoko)  – 7

Yahaya Mohammed (Aduana Stars)  – 7

Benjamin Tweneboah (Sharks/Aduana) – 7

Kwame Boateng  (Karela United) – 7

Victor Aidoo (Hearts) – 7

Salifu Moro   (Bechem United) – 7

Prince Opoku Agyemang (Medeama) – 7

Nafiu Sulemana (Inter-Allies) – 7

6 goals

Gladson Awako   (Great Olympics) – 6

Bright Adjei (Aduana Stars) – 6

Jonah Attoquaye (Legon Cities)- 6

STANDINGS