Ghana Premier League Week 1 results: Basake Holy Stars stun Hearts (VIDEO)

Hearts of Oak suffered a 1-0 defeat in their Ghana Premier League opener, losing to newly promoted Basake Holy Stars today at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Prince Tweneboah etched his name in history as the first player to score for Basake Holy Stars in the top flight, heading in the decisive goal just two minutes into the match.

Despite controlling the majority of the game, Hearts of Oak was unable to break through the resilient defense of the league newcomers. Out of their 15 goal attempts, only three were on target, with Basake goalkeeper Abdul Wahab Abubakari pulling off key saves to secure the clean sheet.

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Holy Stars will now look to build on their momentum as they face Dreams FC in their next fixture.

Ghana Premier League Week 1 results

Saturday;

Dreams FC 0-0 FC Samartex

Vision FC 0-0 Berekum Chelsea

Sunday;

Hearts of Oak 0-1 Basake Holy Stars

Karela United 0-1 Asante Kotoko SC

Nsoatreman FC 2-0 Young Apostles

Aduana FC 1-1 Heart of Lions

Goldstars 2-1 Legon Cities

Nations FC 0-0 Bechem United

Medeama SC 1-0 Accra Lions

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