It was pressure, passion and the drop of a season and when all was said and done on Matchday 34, eight were named NASCO Player of the Match after round 34 of the Ghana Premier League season.
Title-chasing performances and games pivotal to survival see the players rise when their clubs need them most in a thrilling end to the campaign.
Amponsah Leads Medeama Past Hearts
As Medeama SC succumbed to a defeat against Hearts of Oak, Raphael Ampomsah was a dominant force. The lively midfielder controlled the rhythm of the game, as well as playing an instrumental role in his sides offensive transitions.
Mensah Stars in Berekum Chelsea Win
Kennedy Kofi Mensah proved the difference as Berekum Chelsea FC mashed regional rival Bechem United FC 3-2.
Movement and insight on the ball continued to trouble defenders as the tide of play ebbed and flowed toward one goal.
Boateng Fosu Delivers for Swedru All Blacks
Samuel Boateng Fosu produced a superb all round midfield performance to inspire Swedru All Blacks to an important win over Asante Kotoko.
The young lad then orchestrated and dominated play to help his side keep the upper hand during critical moments of the match.
A good mentality from the start, as he said. Wanting to finish positively with the season.
Opoku Strikes as Young Apostles beat Timber Giants
After exhibiting an exceptional composed and wonderful performance, Richmond Opoku was undoubtedly the man of the match as Young Apostles faced and stunned FC Samartex 2-0 at the Wenchi Sports Stadium.
It was his creativity and work rate that made the difference in a tight match.
Konate Impresses Despite Tough Clash
17-year-old Vision FC defender Abdoul Nafliss Konate won the man of the match after his efforts against Aduana FC.
The midfield was engaged all match and he always appeared to sweating, yet composed as the Eewoo side won 3-0.
Mohammed Police's Karela United Goal Post
There was arguably nobody in his ranks more instrumental than Karela United goalkeeper Abdul Ganiu Mohammed whose magical form turned a disciplined performance from the home side against relegated Nations FC into one of disarray and meltdown.
Nations FC were relegated from the GPL despite defeating Karela 1-0 at the Aliu Mahama Stadium.
A first-half goal from midfielder Antwi Sarpong gave the Abrankese Royals all three points, but other results on the final day of the 2025/26 season confirmed their relegation.
Asamoah Inspires Gold Stars Finish
In a battle of great importance in the Matchday 34, an inspiring performance from Eden Kofi Asamoah was not enough to prevent Eleven Wonders from succumbing to an overall defeat after losing it 8-3 against Gold Stars SC.
Echoing what the midfielder brought to his side; control, awareness and attacking intent proved worthwhile here, even if they were already relegated before this game.
Shaban Ends Season in Style
Basake Holy Stars FC 1-4 Dreams FC, the last match for Matchday 34 saw an emphatic performance from Dreams FC, Shaban Mohammed scoring brace.
The Big Holy defence struggled to cope with the forward's energy and directness.
Once again as the curtain came down on another busy Ghana Premier League season, it was the NASCO awards that shine the spotlight on those players who rose to the occasion as they delivered week in and out.
By: Pascal Amoah
