Medeama SC returned to the top of the Ghana Premier League standings after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Aduana FC at the TnA Stadium on Sunday, while Asante Kotoko were held to a 1-1 draw by FC AshantiGold 04 in the Ashanti Derby.

Nana Kofi Babil scored the decisive goal in the 81st minute to hand the defending champions all three points, helping them recover from their first defeat of the season against FC Samartex.

Medeama are now level on points with Hearts of Oak but lead the standings on goal difference.

At the Len Clay Stadium, Kotoko missed the opportunity to claim their first away victory of the campaign after sharing the spoils with AshantiGold.

The hosts took the lead in the 41st minute through Boateng’s deflected long-range effort before Patrick Asiedu restored parity with a stunning free-kick in the 63rd minute.

Elsewhere, Port City FC defeated Karela United 2-1, with Owusu Ansah scoring twice to secure their second away win of the season and lift the newly promoted side to third place.

Bibiani GoldStars also snatched a late 2-1 victory over Heart of Lions, while Bechem United returned to winning ways with a commanding 3-0 triumph over Debibi United.

Vision FC ended their six-match winless run with a 3-1 away victory over struggling Dreams FC, who remain bottom of the table.

Berekum Chelsea and FC Samartex played out a goalless draw, while Swedru All Blacks continued their impressive run with a 2-1 win over Young Apostles.

The victory was All Blacks’ third consecutive league win, lifting them to fifth place with 14 points.