Bibian GoldStars head coach Frimpong Manso has admitted his side had to fight hard for their 1-0 victory over Young Apostles in Sunday’s Premier League encounter at Dun’s Park.The 'Gye Nyame' lads claimed the narrow win thanks to a crucial goal from Alex Aso just before half-time, sealing all three points in the matchday 27 clash.The result sees the Miners extend their unbeaten home run and pull level with Asante Kotoko on 47 points, although Kotoko hold a better goal difference.Speaking after the match, Manso noted that he had anticipated a tough contest.“By all standards, it was a very difficult game. For me, I knew before coming into the game."At this time of the season, you don't expect to play any game where you just walk over the opponent."It was a much-needed response from the Bibiani side after their 2-0 defeat to Dreams FC in the previous round.Young Apostles, making their debut in the top flight this season, have now won only one of their last seven games.They sit 13th on the table with 30 points and will look to halt their slide when they host Berekum Chelsea in their next fixture.

Bibian GoldStars head coach Frimpong Manso has admitted his side had to fight hard for their 1-0 victory over Young Apostles in Sunday’s Premier League encounter at Dun’s Park.The 'Gye Nyame' lads claimed the narrow win thanks to a crucial goal from Alex Aso just before half-time, sealing all three points in the matchday 27 clash.The result sees the Miners extend their unbeaten home run and pull level with Asante Kotoko on 47 points, although Kotoko hold a better goal difference.Speaking after the match, Manso noted that he had anticipated a tough contest.“By all standards, it was a very difficult game. For me, I knew before coming into the game."At this time of the season, you don't expect to play any game where you just walk over the opponent."It was a much-needed response from the Bibiani side after their 2-0 defeat to Dreams FC in the previous round.Young Apostles, making their debut in the top flight this season, have now won only one of their last seven games.They sit 13th on the table with 30 points and will look to halt their slide when they host Berekum Chelsea in their next fixture.

Berekum Chelsea returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Heart of Lions at the Golden City Park on Sunday, ending a run of two consecutive defeats.Defender Zakaria Fuseini scored the only goal of the game in the 17th minute, rising highest to connect with a set-piece and give the hosts a crucial lead.Chelsea defended resolutely for the remainder of the match, frustrating a Heart of Lions side who struggled to find a way past the well-organised backline.The result lifts Chelsea to 10th on the league table with 34 points, just six points adrift of the top four. It was a much-needed boost for the Berekum-based side, who have set their sights on a strong finish to the campaign.Heart of Lions, meanwhile, saw their winless run stretch to three games and dropped to fifth, denting their own top-four ambitions.