Basake Holy Stars Football Club clinched a hard-earned 1-0 triumph over Nations FC at the Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli III Sports Arena in Ampain on Sunday, delivering a significant blow to the lower reaches of the Ghana Premier League table.
The match’s decisive moment arrived in the 82nd minute when 19-year-old winger Prince Tweneboah latched onto a perfectly timed through ball from substitute Cosmos Marfo to slot home the winner.
This victory propels Basake Holy Stars above the relegation zone, reinforcing their determination to stave off the drop. The team’s defensive discipline was once again on full display, as they kept a clean sheet at home and stifled a Nations FC side that had come into the game buoyed by a 2-0 victory over Bibiani Gold Stars in Matchday 11.
Nations FC, despite their attacking intent, struggled to find cohesion and create clear-cut opportunities, ultimately falling short in their bid to breach Basake’s resilient defence.
Looking ahead, both sides now turn their attention to pivotal upcoming fixtures that could define their season. Basake Holy Stars will travel to Dormaa to face Aduana FC, while Nations FC host Hearts of Lions at the Kwame Kyei Stadium in Abrankese.