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Berekum Chelsea

Berekum Chelsea — Ghana Premier League club that finished sixth in the 2025/26 season with 50 points.

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    Defeats to Berekum Chelsea, Asante Kotoko, Swedru All Blacks, Bechem United and Dreams have further exposed the struggles of a side that has found life in the top flight extremely difficult this season.

    2025/26 GPL Final Round Preview and Fixtures
  3. The Chronicle

    The Timber Giants had previously enjoyed an impressive run, recording victories over Holy Stars, Berekum Chelsea and Asante Kotoko, but their recent setbacks have exposed inconsistencies at a critical stage of the season.

    Ghana Premier League Match day 33 Fixtures and Previews
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Accra Sports Stadium Aduana FC 0- 0 Hearts of Oak Nii Adjei Kraku Sports Complex Vision FC 3-0 Karela United Kpando Stadium Heart of Lions 3-0 FC Samartex FC Swedru Stadium Swedru All Blacks 1-1 Bechem United FC Golden City Park Berekum Chelsea 1-0 Dreams FC.

    SCORES AT A GLANCE
  5. Joy Online

    Berekum Chelsea boosted their Ghana Premier League survival hopes with a crucial 1-0 victory over Dreams FC at the Golden City Park on Sunday.

    2025/26 Ghana League: Berekum Chelsea edge Dreams to strengthen survival bid
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    With four games to go, they still face a daunting task, starting the final stretch with a game against struggling Berekum Chelsea on Wednesday.

    Medeama stretch lead, Hearts stun Nations FC
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Their path to the final has also been formidable, overcoming Ebony FC, AshantiGold SC, Swedru All Blacks, Berekum Chelsea and sealing their place with a decisive semi-final victory over Aduana FC.

    Dreams FC, Nations FC to battle in MTN FA Cup final May 31
  8. Daily Guide

    The Ghanaian football community was united in grief on Wednesday as it gathered in Assin Dansame to bid a final farewell to the late Dominic Frimpong, a young and promising footballer of Berekum Chelsea, whose life was tragically cut short in an armed robbery incident.

    Final Farewell For Late Dominic Frimpong
  9. April 2026
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Dominic Frimpong is a talented young footballer of Aduana FC featuring on loan for fellow Premier League side, Berekum Chelsea.

    Late footballer Frimpong’s funeral rites today
  11. Joy Online

    In a previous feature, “From Riches to Rags: The Story of Eric Agyemang, Former League Star,” he chronicled the struggles of the former Berekum Chelsea midfielder, who was battling alcoholism and living in an uncompleted building.

    AIPS Awards 2025: JoySports’ Joseph Ayinga-Walter earns continental recognition in two categories
Sport

Ghana Premier League 2026/27 season begins September 2026

The News

The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the 2026/27 Premier League season will begin the weekend of September 4–7, 2026, and run until May 28–31, 2027, featuring 18 clubs competing for the league title, continental qualification, and top-flight survival. Defending champions Medeama SC will face competition from established clubs Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, while newly promoted sides Debibi United, FC AshantiGold04, and Port City FC seek to establish themselves in the top flight.

20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Ghana Premier League 2026/27 season begins September 2026

    The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the 2026/27 Premier League season will begin the weekend of September 4–7, 2026, and run until May 28–31, 2027, featuring 18 clubs competing for the league title, continental qualification, and top-flight survival. Defending champions Medeama SC will face competition from established clubs Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, while newly promoted sides Debibi United, FC AshantiGold04, and Port City FC seek to establish themselves in the top flight.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. Hearts of Oak reveal new home jersey for 2026/27 season

    Hearts of Oak have unveiled their official home jersey for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, featuring a dominant purple colour with red and yellow patterns. The design combines the club's traditional colours with contemporary styling as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.

    6 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 29 July

  1. GFA sets July 31 deadline for Premier League club licensing

    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.

    29 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 24 July

  1. GFA announces 2026/27 GPL fixtures; Kotoko-Hearts derby set

    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).

    24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ghana Premier League 2026-27 season fixtures now released

    The Ghana Football Association has unveiled the 2026-27 Ghana Premier League fixtures, featuring reigning champions Medeama SC opening with an away trip to Dreams FC, newly promoted Debibi United FC making their debut at home against Asante Kotoko SC, and confirmed dates for the Super Clash between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Medeama SC wins competitive 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season

    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.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Augustine Okrah named Ghana Premier League player of month

    Bechem United forward Augustine Okrah won the NASCO Player of the Month award for April/May after scoring seven goals in six matches, outperforming nominees from Medeama SC, Young Apostles, and Berekum Chelsea.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 30 May

  1. Dreams FC, Nations FC contest 2025/26 MTN FA Cup final

    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.

    30 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 25 May

  1. Ghana football league results: Hearts beat Medeama 4–2

    Hearts of Oak defeated Medeama SC 4–2 at Accra Sports Stadium; results from other matches include Asante Kotoko losing 1–2 to All Blacks, Gold Stars beating Eleven Wonders 8–3, and Dreams FC defeating Basake Holy Stars 4–2.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 24 May

  1. Berekum Chelsea beat Bechem United 3-2 to end season

    Berekum Chelsea defeated Bechem United 3-2 at home to secure a fifth consecutive victory and finish the 2025/26 season in sixth place with 50 points, while Bechem United ended in 11th place with 47 points.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Ghana Premier League final round: Medeama crowned, relegation drama unsolved

    Medeama have been crowned 2025/26 Ghana Premier League champions with 62 points from 33 matches and will face Hearts of Oak in the final round this weekend. With Hohoe United and Eleven Wonders already relegated, several clubs remain in a battle for survival as the season concludes.

    22 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 15 May

  1. Ghana Premier League enters final stretch with title race tightening

    With the Ghana Premier League in its decisive final phase, clubs are fighting for crucial points to define their seasons. League leaders Medeama SC, with 59 points from 32 matches, will host Heart of Lions in one of the weekend's defining fixtures as the title race approaches its conclusion.

    15 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 11 May

  1. Ghana football league matches: Kotoko and Vision FC claim wins

    Football match results from Ghana's domestic league include Asante Kotoko's 2-0 victory over Eleven Wonders, Vision FC's 3-0 win against Karela United, and Berekum Chelsea's 1-0 defeat of Dreams FC, among other fixtures.

    11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 10 May

  1. Berekum Chelsea beats Dreams FC to boost survival hopes

    Berekum Chelsea defeated Dreams FC 1-0 in Round 32 of the Ghana Premier League, with Kofi Oxborn scoring in the 21st minute. The victory lifts Chelsea to ninth place with 44 points from 32 matches, easing relegation concerns with two games remaining.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Medeama extend lead, Hearts beat Nations FC

    Medeama SC defeated GoldStars 2-0 in Match Day 30 of the Ghana Premier League to open a five-point gap with four matches remaining, with Salim Adams scoring twice. Hearts of Oak won 1-0 away at Nations FC through a goal from Mawuli Wayo.

    4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Dreams FC and Nations FC face off in MTN FA Cup final

    Dreams FC and Nations FC will compete in the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup final on May 31 at the University of Ghana Stadium. The winner will secure their respective first or second FA Cup title and qualify for the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.

    4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 1 May

  1. Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong buried after armed robbery

    Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong, who died in an armed robbery incident involving his team's bus earlier this month, was buried Wednesday in Assin Dansame. The funeral drew officials from the Ghana Football Association, traditional authorities, family, and friends to honor the young footballer's memory.

    1 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Footballer Dominic Frimpong's funeral rites held in Central Region

    Dominic Frimpong, an Aduana FC player on loan at Berekum Chelsea, was killed in a gang robbery attack while the team was returning from a Premier League match against FC Samartex 1996. His funeral rites were held at Assin Dansame in the Central Region, attended by GFA officials, Central Region Football Association representatives, and football stakeholders.

    29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 28 April

  1. JoySports journalist Ayinga-Walter wins AIPS continental awards

    Joseph Ayinga-Walter of JoySports placed 2nd and 6th in the AIPS Awards 2025 for Video Short Feature and Young Reporters Broadcasting categories respectively, with his short feature about visually impaired athlete Emmanuel Dela Mensah receiving international acclaim for its depth and social impact.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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