Ebenezer Abban scored an injury-time penalty to hand Heart of Lions a vital 1-0 win against Medeama SC on Sunday.

Abban redeemed himself after missing an earlier penalty in the 89th minute at the Akoon Community Park, stepping up again to convert in stoppage time.

This victory propels the visitors to 13th place on the league table with 41 points, significantly boosting their chances of avoiding relegation.

The defeat means Medeama SC are out of the title race, with the Ghana Premier League crown now heading to FC Samartex 1996.

Medeama SC and Aduana FC are both tied in third position with the same number of points.