Hearts of Oak missed the opportunity to go top of the Premier League after a disappointing 1-0 defeat at home to Dreams FC on Saturday night.
Abdul Razak Salifu's third minute goal separated the two teams at the University of Ghana Stadium.
The defeat is a painful setback for the Phobians, who were hoping to climb to the summit of the league standings following Kotoko's slip Despite enjoying the chunk of possession, Abubakar Ouattara's men failed to find the back of the net as the visitors bagged maximum points on the road.
The win is vital for the Believers as it has catapulted the struggling side to 11th in the table and six points clear off the drop zone.
Asante Kotoko share points with FC Samartex 1996
Asante Kotoko played out a pulsating 1-1 draw at defending champions FC Samartex 1996 earlier on Saturday.
Awuah Dramani opened the scoring for the home side in the 38th minute before Kwame Poku pulled parity in the 46th minute.
However, the Porcupine Warriors remain at the top with 38 points after their rivals Hearts of Oak failed to beat Dreams FC in the late kick off.
Kotoko will be slightly frustrated by their inability to convert opportunities but will be content to leave with a point in a tough away fixture.
Young Apostles secure narrow 1-0 win over Accra Lions
Young Apostles recorded a narrow 1-0 win over basement boys Accra Lions on Saturday afternoon.
Hussein Issah scored the decisive goal in the 72nd minute to separate the two teams Nana Agyemang Badu I park
The solitary goal was enough to secure all three points for Apostles, who showed great resilience in defense to hold off any comeback attempts from the Lions. The win is a big boost for Young Apostles as they continue their push up the league standings.
Saturday's results have shaken up the Premier League table, with title races heating up and teams vying for vital points to improve their standings.
