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2023/24 Ghana Premier League week 29: Medeama scores late to inflict painful 1-0 win on Great Olympics

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Medeama SC emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Great Olympics in a thrilling encounter on Sunday.

The defending league champions secured the much-needed three points thanks to a late goal from Kamaradini Mamudu.

The game took place at the Accra Sports Stadium, where both teams displayed great skill and determination in the first half. Despite creating several goal-scoring opportunities, neither side managed to break the deadlock, leading to a goalless draw going into halftime.

As the second half unfolded, both teams took risks and upped their intensity in search of a decisive goal. It was Medeama SC who ultimately found the breakthrough, with Mamudu scoring in the dying minutes of injury time to secure the victory.

Following the win, Medeama SC climbed to 4th place on the Ghana Premier League standings, while Great Olympics remain in 14th place, just two spots above the relegation zone. The result marked a crucial moment for Medeama SC as they continue their title defense, while Great Olympics will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming matches.

Head of content and Editor-at-large at Ghanafuo.com – Dickson Ofori Siaw is a blunt writer who loves to make his readers see "the other perspectives of a news story". Follow me on Twitter @kwadwo_dost