Port City returned to winning ways with a narrow victory over visiting Basake Holy Stars at the Daasebre Boamah Darko II Park on Sunday.

Francis Gyetuah’s 65th-minute strike proved decisive as Christopher Ennin’s side climbed back to third place on the league standings with 18 points, three behind leaders Medeama SC.

The forward capitalised on a loose pass just outside the penalty area before deceiving his marker with a clever dummy and calmly slotting the ball home.

Port City almost doubled their advantage three minutes later, but Ransford Nartey’s effort was blocked inside the six-yard box.

Holy Stars pushed hard for an equaliser, forcing goalkeeper Daniel Amissah into action in the 75th minute as he punched away a dangerous free-kick.

The visitors, however, struggled to find a way past the debutants’ resolute backline and suffered their third consecutive defeat.

Basake Holy Stars will hope to halt their losing run when they host Vision FC in their next fixture, while Port City will look to build on Sunday's victory when they travel to fellow debutants Debibi United.