Basake Holy Stars FC edged past Karela United with a narrow 1-0 victory in a pulsating Ghana Premier League clash at the Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli III Sports Arena.
Substitutes Bismark Teye and Gideon Kofi Quaison, who came on for Patrick Ocran and Matthew Mensah at the 45th minute, proved decisive, injecting fresh energy and composure into the Holy Stars’ attack.
The game was defined by intensity and tactical discipline, with both sides probing for an early breakthrough. The deadlock was finally broken in the second half when Gideon Quaison’s fierce effort was brilliantly parried by Daniel Afadwzu, only for Bismark Teye to pounce on the loose ball and thunder it into the back of the net with a clinical header.
The hosts then held firm under sustained pressure, showcasing defensive resilience and tactical awareness to preserve the slim lead until the final whistle.
With this hard-fought victory, Basake Holy Stars continue their push up the league standings, leaving Karela United to regroup and rethink their strategy for upcoming fixtures.