By OkayGoal 
Basake Holy Stars boosted their survival hopes in the Ghana Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Swedru All Blacks at the AAK II Sports Stadium in Ampain on Sunday afternoon.
Jacob Boazee emerged the hero for the Nzema-based side, netting the decisive goal in the 60th minute to secure all three points in a tense relegation battle.
The first half was a cagey affair, with both sides showing signs of nervousness given their precarious positions on the league table.
Holy Stars enjoyed the better share of possession and looked more purposeful going forward, but clear-cut chances were few and far between.
All Blacks, determined to build on their previous win, remained compact at the back and threatened sporadically on the counterattack.
After the break, the intensity increased as the hosts pushed for the breakthrough. Their persistence paid off on the hour mark when Boazee capitalised on a defensive lapse inside the box, calmly slotting home to send the home fans into wild celebrations.
All Blacks responded by committing more men forward in search of an equaliser, but Holy Stars stood firm defensively to protect their slender advantage.
The hosts managed the closing stages professionally, denying the visitors any real opportunity to level matters.
The victory lifts Holy Stars further away from the drop zone, while All Blacks remain dangerously close to the relegation places as the battle for survival intensifies.