Debibi United

Also known as: Debibi United Football Club

Debibi United — football club competing in Ghana Premier League for first time after winning 2026 Division One League promotion playoff.

2026-05-142026-08-23

In coverage

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July 2026
10 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… Joining the top division are three newly promoted clubs making their Premier League debut: Port City, champions of the Division One League Zone Three; Ashantigold ’04, winners of Zone Two; and Debibi United, champions of Zone One. …
18 clubs confirmed for 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season
May 2026
15 MayDaily Guide
… Debibi United completed the list of promoted clubs following an impressive 3-1 playoff victory over Tamale City on Wednesday to confirm their qualification. …
Port City, AshantiGold 04, Debibi United Secure Historic Premier League Promotion
15 MayThe Ghanaian Times
Debibi United made history on Wednesday afternoon, defeating Tamale City 3-1 in the Access Bank Division One League playoff final to win promotion to the Ghana Premier League for the first time. …
Debibi United beat Tamale City to seal GPL promotion
14 MayJoy Online
… Debibi United completed the trio, sealing a historic promotion after a 3-1 playoff victory over Tamale City on Wednesday. …
Debibi, FC AshantiGold 04 & Port City qualify for 2026/27 Ghana Premier League

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

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 →
Ghana Premier League prize money rises to GHS3 million for 2026/27
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku announced that GPL prize money for the 2026/27 season will increase from GHS2 million to GHS3 million, with each of the 18 participating clubs receiving GHS1 million before the season starts. The season is scheduled to run from September 2026 to May 2027.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

Kotoko coach criticizes Ghana pitch standards before league season
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of pitches in Ghana, saying poor pitch conditions prevent player improvement. Tinkler, appointed for the 2026/27 season, emphasized that pitch standards are crucial for developing footballers as the club prepares to start the Ghana Premier League season.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

GFA to release 2026/27 Division One League fixtures August 18
The Ghana Football Association will release fixtures for the 2026/27 Division One League season on Tuesday, August 18, giving 48 participating clubs clarity on their opponents and the roadmap for the season, which kicks off in September 2026.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kotoko board chairman urges players to focus on new season
Asante Kotoko Board Chairman James Osei Brown has urged the club's players to move past last season's disappointments and focus on the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign, citing the club's appointment of new Head Coach Eric Tinkler and other personnel changes as part of efforts to strengthen the squad.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 10 August

X1 Division One League Super Cup launches with 3-3 draw
The fifth edition of the X1 Division One League Super Cup began at Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi, with Attram De Visser drawing 3-3 against newly promoted Premier League side Debibi United in the opening Group A fixture. The Accra-based side staged a second-half comeback from 3-1 down, scoring through Abdul Majid Maswud and Thomas Okyere.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

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

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 →

Tuesday 21 July

GFA confirms 2026/27 Premier League season start and end dates
The Ghana Football Association has set the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League to kick off September 4–7, 2026 and conclude May 28–31, 2027, with fixtures primarily on weekends and midweek dates reserved for outstanding matches. Three promoted clubs—Debibi United, FC AshantiGold 04, and Port City FC—will join the top flight alongside defending champions Medeama SC.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 16 July

Tryton Motors sponsors Jonina Ladies and Debibi United football clubs
Automobile company Tryton Motors has signed sponsorship agreements with Jonina Ladies Football Academy and Debibi United Football Club to support youth development and grassroots football through financial and logistical backing for player development and team management.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 10 July

18 clubs confirmed for Ghana Premier League 2026/27 season
Three newly promoted clubs—Port City, Ashantigold '04, and Debibi United—will join 15 returning sides in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, which begins the weekend of September 4–7, 2026. Defending champions Medeama SC will seek to retain their title as Nations FC and Eleven Wonders were relegated and Hohoe United withdrew.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 15 May

Three clubs secure first-ever Ghana Premier League promotion
Port City, FC AshantiGold 04, and Debibi United have earned promotion to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League after winning their respective zones in the Access Bank Division One League, with Debibi United clinching their spot via a 3-1 playoff victory over Tamale City. All three clubs will compete in the Premier League for the first time in their histories.
15 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Debibi United defeats Tamale City 3-1 for GPL promotion
Debibi United won promotion to the Ghana Premier League for the first time, beating Tamale City 3-1 in the Access Bank Division One League playoff final at the Accra Sports Stadium. Striker Kwadwo Antwi scored a hat-trick in a second-half turnaround to secure the historic victory.
15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 14 May

Three clubs promoted to 2026/27 Ghana Premier League
Port City, FC AshantiGold 04, and Debibi United have secured promotion from the Access Bank Division One League to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, each winning their respective zones. All three clubs will compete in Ghana's top flight for the first time in their history, with the new season set to begin in September 2026.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →