2025-09-20 Ghana Premier League

Heart of Lions tame Wonders in Tema

Heart of Lions delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Eleven Wonders in an electrifying encounter at the Nii Adjei Kraku Stadium in match day 2 of the Ghana Premier League, showcasing their attacking prowess and resilience in the Ghana Premier League clash. The home side wasted no time asserting dominance, with Paul Atta Adeji opening the scoring in the 24th minute. The forward latched onto a precise through ball, outpacing the Wonders' defense before slotting a clinical finish past the goalkeeper.

Barely a minute later, in the 25th minute, Liberian import Chauncy Freeman doubled the lead, capitalizing on a defensive error to fire a powerful shot into the net, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Eleven Wonders struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, with Lions’ relentless pressing and fluid attacking play stifling their efforts. The wonders’ defense, caught off-guard by the quick-fire goals, tightened up slightly but could not prevent Lions from dominating possession and creating further chances.

The second half saw Eleven Wonders mount a comeback attempt, and their persistence paid off in the 70th minute when an unfortunate own goal by Lions’ defender Ebenezer Abban gifted them a lifeline. A dangerous cross from Wonders’ winger deflected off Abban, wrong-footing the goalkeeper and pulling the score back to 2-1. The goal sparked hope for the visitors, who briefly pushed for an equalizer. However, Heart of Lions regained control and sealed the match late on. In the 85th minute, young striker Ishmael Addo showcased his growing experience, heading in a pinpoint cross from a set-piece to restore the two-goal cushion.

The rout was completed in the 96th minute when substitute Maculley Kojo Kuma capitalized on a tired Wonders defense, slotting home a composed finish in stoppage time to make it 4-1. The final whistle confirmed a dominant performance by Heart of Lions, whose clinical finishing and relentless energy proved too much for Eleven Wonders. The result strengthens Lions’ position in the league standings, while Wonders will need to regroup quickly to bounce back from this heavy defeat.

Scorers:

Heart of Lions: Paul Atta Adeji (24’), Chauncy Freeman (25’), Ishmael Addo (85’), Maculley Kojo Kuma (96’)
Eleven Wonders: Ebenezer Abban (OG, 70’)

Venue: Nii Adjei Kraku Stadium
Date: September 20, 2025

By: Felix Romark