AYENSU, Ghana (Interstat) — Karela defeated Basake Holy Stars 3-2 in a Ghana Premier League match on Saturday. Karela built a commanding 3-0 lead with goals from Philip Adom in the 22nd minute, Danlad Nuhu in the 63rd and Eric Antwi Konadu in the 74th. Basake Holy Stars mounted a late comeback with Prince Tweneboah and Richmond Somiah scoring four minutes apart, but Karela held on for the home victory. The result improves Karela’s league record to 3-3-3, while Basake Holy Stars fell to 1-6-3. Defender Hafiz Abdulai Pablo recorded an assist for Karela.