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The Ghana Premier League title race is tighter than ever after Matchday 9. Medeama and FC Samartex are level at the top on 18 points, Hearts of Oak slipped to third after a shock defeat to debutants Debibi United, and Asante Kotoko were held at home by the champions.

Kotoko held by Medeama

The headline game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium ended 1-1. Usman Safianu headed Medeama in front from a Prince Owusu free-kick in the 42nd minute, before Kotoko captain Musah Hamzarat equalised with a powerful header ten minutes after half-time, according to the GFA and GH Sports News.

The result keeps Medeama top on goal difference, while Kotoko sit 10th on 13 points, the GFA said.

Samartex win the Western derby

Samartex moved level with the leaders by beating Bibiani Gold Stars 1-0. Christian Agyenim Boateng, who scored the late winner against Medeama two weeks ago, converted a 25th-minute penalty for the only goal.

Hearts stunned at Debibi

Hearts of Oak's run of three straight league wins came to an end at Debibi Presby Park. Sarkodie Demetrous scored in the 51st minute to give Debibi United a 1-0 win that lifted the newcomers out of the relegation zone. Hearts drop to third on 17 points.

Elsewhere

Aduana FC beat Berekum Chelsea to move into fourth on 16 points, according to MyJoyOnline and GH Sports News, and Heart of Lions beat Bechem United 2-1. Dreams FC recorded their first win of the season, although they remain bottom of the table, GH Sports News reports.

The top four

Medeama SC – 18 points
FC Samartex – 18
Hearts of Oak – 17
Aduana FC – 16

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