… Among the Ghanaian coaches are experienced names such as Ibrahim Tanko at Medeama SC, Kobina Amissah at Swedru All Blacks, Kwaku Danso at Berekum Chelsea, Samuel Boadu at Aduana FC and Abdul-Karim Zito at FC Ashantigold 04. …
… Elsewhere, Vision FC entertain Young Apostles, FC Samartex 1996 host Karela United in Samreboi, and two-time champions Aduana FC travel to Kpando to face Heart of Lions, completing an exciting opening round of fixtures. …
… They subsequently defeated Premier League side Swedru All Blacks 2-1, edged past Berekum Chelsea on penalties in the quarter-finals and secured a hard-fought semi-final win over Aduana FC in Swedru. …
Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin has defended GFA president Kurt Okraku against criticism over Ghana's poor AFCON qualifier results, arguing that the performance of the national team should be separated from the GFA's wider responsibilities and that state funding is a shared issue.
Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin has defended GFA president Kurt Okraku against criticism over Ghana's poor AFCON qualifier results, arguing that the performance of the national team should be separated from the GFA's wider responsibilities and that state funding is a shared issue.
Aduana FC captain Stephen Amankona earned the NASCO Man of the Match award after inspiring his team to a 2-1 comeback victory over Swedru All Blacks FC. Matchweek 5 featured ten standout performers recognized with individual awards across matches involving top clubs including Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak, and Medeama.
Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin has defended Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku, saying clubs "are in love" with his leadership despite mounting pressure following the Black Stars' 4-2 home defeat to The Gambia in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Arhin highlighted financial and logistical support provided to clubs under Okraku's administration, while former GFA chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe and former Ghana international Sam Johnson have called on Okraku to step down.
Aduana Football Club defender Remember Adomako Boateng regained consciousness after collapsing during a Ghana Premier League match on Sunday. The right-back was hospitalized but his condition has been stabilized and he is now conscious and responding to treatment.
Accra Hearts of Oak face Dreams FC on Sunday in a Ghana Premier League Matchday 5 encounter at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Hearts aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Karela United, while Dreams search for their first victory after four matches.
Asante Kotoko defeated Karela United 1-0 in the Ghana Premier League with Isaac Opoku Agyemang scoring in the fourth minute. The victory moved Kotoko to third place, though their position remains subject to change depending on other fixtures.
Asante Kotoko will host Karela United on October 1 in a Ghana Premier League fixture, with Hamza Obeng overseeing the team on an interim basis following Eric Tinkler's departure. Kotoko have won just one of their opening four matches and seek recovery after a 2-0 home loss to Aduana FC.
Eric Tinkler has left Asante Kotoko after three months, just four Ghana Premier League matches, citing personal reasons. The 54-year-old's departure follows a 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC that left Kotoko ninth in the league table.
South African coach Eric Tinkler has left Asante Kotoko after three months, with the club accepting his request to depart for personal reasons. Tinkler oversaw four Ghana Premier League matches during his tenure, which began in July, and departed a day after Kotoko's 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC left them ninth in the league table.
Asante Kotoko, Aduana FC head coach Samuel Boadu, and players Hubert Gyau and Seidu Saana have been charged by the Ghana Football Association following Sunday's Ghana Premier League meeting. Kotoko face charges over supporter behaviour, Boadu over improper gestures towards Kotoko fans during Aduana's 2-0 victory, and the two players over conduct during pre-match formalities; all have until 30 September to respond.
Following a Ghana Premier League match between Asante Kotoko and Aduana FC on Sunday, the GFA charged Kotoko over supporter misconduct, Aduana coach Samuel Boadu for improper gestures towards Kotoko fans, and players Hubert Gyau and Seidu Saana for unsporting conduct during pre-match formalities. All parties have until 30 September 2026 to respond.
Nine players were named NASCO Men of the Match in Ghana Premier League matchweek 4, which produced 21 goals across nine fixtures featuring four home wins, three away wins, and two draws. Notable results include Aduana FC's 2-0 victory over Asante Kotoko in Kumasi while playing with 10 men, and Medeama SC's 4-1 win over Basake Holy Stars.
Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim suffered a serious injury during a Ghana Premier League defeat to Aduana FC and is expected to undergo surgery, facing at least two months on the sidelines. He was replaced during the match and is currently using crutches to walk.
Kojo Addae Mensah says he anticipated Eric Tinkler's departure from Asante Kotoko after two months, attributing it to cultural shock from differences in football infrastructure and playing surfaces between South Africa and Ghana.
Asante Kotoko have parted ways with head coach Eric Tinkler effective immediately, a day after losing 2-0 to Aduana FC. Tinkler, appointed in July, cited personal reasons for his departure after four Ghana Premier League matches and winning the Democracy Cup.
Aduana Football Club won 2-0 against Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on matchday four of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, with goals from Stephen Amankona and Seidu Saana. The Dormaa-based side played most of the match with 10 players after Raymond Agyemang's red card in the first half, marking their first victory over Kotoko in Kumasi since 2021.
Karela United will host unbeaten Hearts of Oak at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale on Matchday Four of the Ghana Premier League. Karela seek a response after two defeats in three matches, while Hearts of Oak arrive unbeaten with two wins and a draw.
Hearts of Oak dropped points for the first time this season in a goalless draw with Bechem United, while Asante Kotoko and Samartex drew 1–1. Samartex moved into second place level on points with Hearts.
Accra Hearts of Oak will visit Gold Stars at Bibiani Dun's Park on Sunday, chasing a second successive victory in the Ghana Premier League. Hearts opened the season with a 4-0 win over Berekum Chelsea, while Gold Stars lost 1-0 to Bechem United in their opener.
Hearts of Oak began their 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea, with John Antwi scoring a first-half brace. Debibi United drew 2-2 with Asante Kotoko in their league debut, while Bechem United and Basake Holy Stars also claimed opening-day wins.
Thirteen of the 18 Ghana Premier League clubs will be managed by Ghanaian coaches (72.2%) in the 2026/27 season, while five clubs have appointed foreign tacticians. Named local coaches include Ibrahim Tanko at Medeama SC, Samuel Boadu at Aduana FC, and others, while foreign coaches include South African Eric Tinkler at Asante Kotoko and Bosnian Nebojša Kapor at Hearts of Oak.
The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season will see 13 of 18 clubs (72.2%) led by Ghanaian coaches, while five clubs have opted for foreign technical leadership. Named Ghanaian coaches include Ibrahim Tanko, Kobina Amissah, Kwaku Danso, and Samuel Boadu, while foreign coaches include Greek Petros Koukouras at Bibiani Gold Stars, South African Eric Tinkler at Asante Kotoko, and Bosnian Nebojša Kapor at Hearts of Oak.
The GFA announced each Ghana Premier League club will receive GHC1 million for the upcoming season, with the league champion receiving GHC3 million. An opinion piece acknowledges the welcome financial support but argues that the league must eventually become self-sustaining rather than depend on continuous government investment.
The Ghana Football Association's Club Licensing Department has reiterated that Premier League clubs must complete licensing applications by July 31, 2026, or risk sanctions including exclusion from the 2026/27 season. As of July 27, seven clubs had fully completed applications, while others were still working on submissions or had not yet started.
The Ghana Football Association confirmed the 2026/27 Premier League season schedule, with Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak's first Super Clash meeting on Matchday 13 (December 4–7, 2026) and the return fixture on Matchday 30 (April 30–May 3, 2027).
Medeama SC claimed the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League title with 62 points, narrowly ahead of Gold Stars FC on 60 points. Nations FC, Hohoe United and Eleven Wonders were relegated, while Swedru All Blacks retained their Premier League status after promotion.
Dreams FC and Nations FC will compete in the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup final at the University of Ghana Stadium on May 31, 2026. Nations FC, which was relegated from the Ghana Premier League, reached the final for the first time in club history.
Vision FC finished their 2025/2026 Ghana Premier League season with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Aduana FC, with goals from Patrick Mensah (own goal), Ibrahim Larbi, and Abdul Sumaila. The victory secured Vision a 10th-place finish while Aduana dropped to 5th.
Results from nine Ghanaian football matches, including Aduana FC's 3-1 win over Young Apostles, Eleven Wonders' 2-0 victory against B. Chelsea, and Samartex's 1-0 defeat of Hearts.