In a thrilling encounter at the Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli III Sports Arena in Ampain, Basake Holy Stars delivered a solid performance, defeating Berekum Chelsea 2-1. The home side, under the guidance of Coach Abdullai Gazale, came out with intensity right from the kickoff, and it didn’t take long for them to break the deadlock. Prince Tweneboah opened the scoring early on, showcasing his flair and speed down the wing to give his team a deserved lead.
However, Berekum Chelsea quickly responded to the early setback. They regrouped and leveled the game just moments later. Jonah Attuquaye capitalized on a simple tap-in to bring the visitors back on level terms, making it 1-1. The match then turned into a tactical battle, with both teams showing resilience and a hunger to take control. Basake Holy Stars, however, held the upper hand, refusing to let the momentum slip away. Before the first half concluded, Emmanuel Agyei struck a stunning Golazo, putting Basake Holy Stars back in front with a well-taken goal that sent the home crowd into jubilation.
The second half saw both teams pressing forward, but neither side could find the back of the net again despite creating some decent chances. Berekum Chelsea had a few close calls but were thwarted by the disciplined Basake defense. The final whistle blew with the home team securing a well-deserved 2-1 victory. Coach Abdullai Gazale’s men proved their worth, showing that their home advantage and tactical approach were more than enough to see them triumph over a strong Samuel Boadu-led side. With this victory, Basake Holy Stars continues to showcase their potential as a formidable force in the league.