Berekum Chelsea picked up a crucial home victory on Sunday afternoon, edging Hohoe United 1-0 at the Golden City Park to breathe fresh life into their Ghana Premier League campaign.

The Blues came into the game under pressure after a difficult run of results, having dropped points in recent matches.

Hohoe United, on the other hand, arrived in Berekum full of confidence following back-to-back wins, including a notable triumph over Asante Kotoko, and were widely tipped to pose a stern test for the hosts.

However, Chelsea rose to the occasion, showing greater organisation and intensity, particularly in defence, as they limited Hohoe United’s attacking threat.

The hosts made their dominance count late in the game when Prince Anane struck in the 78th minute to settle the contest, sparking celebrations among the home fans and the Chelsea bench.

The victory ends Chelsea’s three-match winless run and provides a timely boost as they move out of the relegation zone.

Head coach Samuel Boadu will now be hoping his side can build on this result when they travel to face Dreams FC in their next fixture.

Hohoe United, meanwhile, will look to bounce back quickly when they host Bibiani Gold Stars, as the league campaign continues to gather momentum.