Date: March 9, 2025. Venue: TnA Stadium, Tarkwa

Medeama SC delivered a thrilling comeback performance to secure a 3-1 victory over Bechem United in an electrifying Ghana Premier League Matchday 23 clash at the TnA Stadium on Sunday. The Mauve and Yellow showcased resilience and attacking flair, overturning an early deficit to claim three vital points and send the home crowd into raptures.

Early Setback Sparks Medeama Response

The match got off to a rocky start for the hosts when Bechem United took the lead in the 6th minute. A swift move caught Medeama’s defense off guard, and the visitors capitalized to go 1-0 up through Darlvin Yeboah, silencing the TnA Stadium faithful momentarily. However, Medeama refused to let the early blow derail their momentum. Just 16 minutes later, in the 22nd minute, Osah Bernardinho Tetteh restored parity with a clinical finish. His shot, deflected into the net by Kamaradini Mamudu, leveled the score at 1-1 and reignited the home side’s belief.

The first half saw both teams battling fiercely for control, with Medeama growing into the game but unable to find a breakthrough before the interval. Bechem’s defense held firm, ensuring the sides went into the break deadlocked.

Second-Half Dominance Seals the Win

The second half belonged to Medeama as they turned up the heat on their opponents. In the 66th minute, Michael Sarpong put the hosts ahead for the first time in the match. Connecting superbly with a pinpoint cross from Richard, Sarpong finished with composure to make it 2-1, sparking wild celebrations among the Medeama faithful. The goal shifted the momentum decisively in favor of the home side, who continued to press for a decisive third.

Bechem United fought valiantly to find an equalizer, but Medeama’s defense, marshaled with determination, stood tall. As the game entered stoppage time, Kelvin Nkrumah delivered the knockout blow. In the 94th minute, he latched onto a counterattack and slotted home to make it 3-1, sealing a memorable victory and sending the TnA Stadium into a frenzy.

Key Moments

  • 6′: Bechem United take the lead with an early strike (0-1).
  • 22′: Osah Bernardinho Tetteh levels the score with a deflected effort (1-1).
  • 66′: Michael Sarpong fires Medeama ahead with a well-taken goal (2-1).
  • 90+4′: Kelvin Nkrumah seals the win in stoppage time (3-1).

A Statement Victory

The win marks back-to-back victories for Medeama SC, underlining their resurgence in the Ghana Premier League campaign. The result lifts the team to sixth place in the standings, boosting their confidence as they aim to climb higher in the table. For Bechem United, the defeat ends a tough run of form, leaving them in seventh after consecutive losses.

Head Coach Ibrahim Tanko praised the team’s character during his post-match media encounter: “To come from behind against a strong side like Bechem United shows the spirit in this squad. The boys never gave up, and the fans’ support was incredible. This is a big step forward for us.”

Looking Ahead

Medeama SC will look to build on this momentum when they face their next two challenges away to Nations FC and Samartex 1996 in the Ghana Premier League.