Berekum Chelsea capped off their 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory against regional adversaries Bechem United at the Golden City Park on Sunday. The win marked Chelsea’s fifth consecutive triumph, securing them a sixth-place finish in the league standings.
Season Finale Showdown
The home side established a commanding lead in the first half, with Seidu Abubakari netting two goals in rapid succession in the 37th and 38th minutes. This brace gave Berekum Chelsea a significant advantage heading into halftime.
Bechem United, however, refused to be deterred. Veteran forward Augustine Okrah managed to pull one back for the visitors just before the break in the 44th minute, injecting renewed hope into their pursuit.
Second-Half Drama and Clinching Goal
The second half saw Bechem United emerge with renewed vigor, pressing hard for an equalizer. Despite the visitors’ sustained pressure, Berekum Chelsea managed to extend their lead.
Marvin Owusu found the back of the net in the 85th minute, restoring Chelsea’s cushion and seemingly sealing the victory. In the dying moments of the game, Okrah struck again, this time directly from a corner kick, setting up a tense finale.
Despite Okrah’s late heroics and Bechem United’s relentless efforts, Berekum Chelsea held firm to secure the hard-fought win.
League Standings and Performance
This concluding victory cemented Berekum Chelsea’s position in sixth place in the Ghana Premier League, accumulating 50 points by the end of the season. Their strong finish, marked by five straight wins, demonstrates a significant upturn in form.
Bechem United concluded their season in 11th place with 47 points. While the loss marks an end to their campaign, their resilience in the match was evident.
Looking Ahead
Berekum Chelsea’s impressive end-of-season run will undoubtedly fuel optimism for the upcoming 2026/27 season. The team’s ability to secure multiple victories consecutively suggests a solid foundation and momentum that could be built upon.
For Bechem United, the focus will shift to analyzing their performance and identifying areas for improvement to climb higher in the league standings next year. The performance of key players like Augustine Okrah will continue to be a crucial factor for their team’s success.
Fans will be watching closely to see if Berekum Chelsea can carry this winning momentum into the next season and challenge for higher honors, while Bechem United aims to regroup and strengthen their position in the competitive Ghanaian top flight.
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