GPL Week 7: Hearts of Oak’s Kelvin Osei Asibey, 8 others win NASCO MoM awards

Hearts of Oak defender Kelvin Osei Asibey was adjudged NASCO Man of the Match following his solid display as the Phobians defeated Vision FC 1-0 at the Nii Adjei Kraku Complex on Saturday. Substitute Kwesi Asmah scored the winner in the 86th minute after pouncing on a poor clearance.

At the Kpando Stadium, Berekum Chelsea defender Fuseini Zachariah won the Man of the Match award as his side stunned Heart of Lions FC 2-0 for their first away win of the season. Dramani Awuah opened the scoring in the 39th minute before Paul Attah Agyei doubled the lead in the 69th minute.

At the Swedru Sports Stadium, Eric Wiafe Darkwah was named Man of the Match as Swedru All Blacks FC beat Karela United FC 2-0. Darkwah converted a 9th-minute Panenka penalty and then provided the assist for Faisal Charwetey who doubled the lead in the 59th minute.

At the AAK II Park, Lawrence Gadeseh claimed the Man of the Match accolade as Basake Holy Stars FC edged Bechem United FC 1-0 to maintain their perfect home record. Bismark Teye Tetteh scored the only goal of the game in the second half.

At the Debibi Presby Park, Richard Owusu was adjudged Man of the Match as Debibi United FC defeated Goldstars SC 1-0. Maxwell Agyemang struck just before half-time to secure all three points for the newly-promoted side.

At the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park, Abubakar Adams was the Man of the Match as Aduana FC returned to winning ways with a 1-0 win over FC AshantiGold 04. Adams reacted quickest to fire home a rebound in the 40th minute after Seidu Saana’s free-kick was parried.

At the Baba Yara Stadium, Hubert Gyau won the award as Asante Kotoko SC beat Young Apostles FC 2-1. Gyau broke the deadlock in the 70th minute before Solomon Nsor Asaah doubled the lead in the 82nd minute, while Huziaf Iddrisu pulled one back for the visitors with a late direct free-kick.

At the Nsenkyire Arena, Akwasi Sarpong was named Man of the Match as FC Samartex 1996 beat defending champions Medeama SC 2-1. Joshuah Fuseini gave Samartex the lead in the 54th minute, Dominic Amponsah equalised for Medeama in the 79th minute, before Christian Agyenim snatched the winner three minutes into injury time.

At the Daasebre Boamah Darko II Park, Samuel Aryee Baabu was adjudged Man of the Match as Port City FC were held 1-1 by Dreams FC. Baabu thundered home the opener from the edge of the box two minutes after the restart, but Kelvin Ahiable struck in stoppage time to rescue a point for Dreams.

Each NASCO Man of the Match winner will take home a 32-inch NASCO television set courtesy of sponsors Electroland Ghana Limited.