Medeama SC tightened their grip on the Premier League title race with a crucial 1-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars in a fiercely contested Western derby.

Despite missing numerous opportunities in the first half, the league leaders held their nerve as Kingsley Braye struck the decisive second-half goal to hand Ibrahim Tanko’s side a priceless away victory at the AAK Ampain Park.

The win restores Medeama’s two-point advantage over Bibiani Gold Stars at the top with only two matches left.

Hearts of Oak’s fading hopes were officially extinguished following a frustrating stalemate against Aduana FC at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The Phobians dominated possession and created the better openings but failed to convert their chances, a recurring problem throughout a campaign defined by too many draws, particularly at home.

The result leaves Hearts without silverware this season, while Aduana strengthened their hopes of securing a top four finish.

Young Apostles boosted their survival hopes with a narrow but significant 1-0 victory over Nations FC.

Samuel Prempeh’s first-half strike proved decisive as the hosts secured a fifth consecutive home victory to move out of immediate relegation danger.

The defeat, however, leaves Nations in a precarious 15th position, intensifying the pressure heading into the final two fixtures of the campaign.

Heart of Lions also revived their survival bid with a commanding 3-0 victory over FC Samartex at Kpando.

Captain Ebenezer Abban inspired the dominant first-half display, opening the scoring before Seedorf Asante and Ishmael Addo completed an emphatic win before halftime.

Samartex failed to recover and even squandered a second-half penalty in a disappointing afternoon for the former champions.

Vision FC recorded a convincing 3-0 triumph over Karela United in Tema.

Abdoul Nafilss Konate set the tone with an early opener before Bernard Kwarteng and Zaidan Alhasaan completed a comfortable victory to hand Vision renewed belief in their survival push.

Swedru All Blacks rescued a dramatic point in a tense 1-1 draw against Bechem United at the Swedru Sports Stadium.

Kofi Tompuo appeared to have won it for the visitors with a late strike, but Eric Wiafe Darkwa snatched an injury-time equaliser to preserve a valuable point for the hosts in their battle to avoid relegation.

Asante Kotoko ended their four-match winless run with a comfortable 2-0 victory over already relegated Eleven Wonders at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Lawson Kyei Manu opened the scoring before youngster Anthony Duah marked his senior debut with a memorable goal, handing interim coach Hamza Obeng his first victory in charge and offering Kotoko a timely morale boost after a difficult run.

With just two games remaining, the Premier League title race and relegation battle remain delicately poised, setting the stage for a thrilling finish to the campaign.