Also known as: Debibi United Football Club
Debibi United — newly promoted Ghana Premier League club, drew 2-2 with Asante Kotoko in their league debut during 2026/27 season.
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Joy Online
… Ghanaian coaches taking charge include Abdulai Gazale of Basake Holy Stars, Christopher Annin of Port City, Nana Kwaku Agyemang of FC Samartex, Nurudeen Amadu of Karela United, Mohammed Bashar Ogba of Bechem United, Abdul Henan of Young Apostles, Isaac Nii Armah of Debibi United …
Ghanaian Coaches dominate Ghana Premier League 2026/27 dugoutsJoy Online
… Medeama SC enter the new campaign as defending champions, while Debibi United, FC AshantiGold 04 and Port City FC join the top flight after earning promotion from the Division One League. …
Black Queens face Côte d’Ivoire as Ghana looks ahead after WAFCON quarter-final exitJoy Online
… rogress, there’s still a lot of things that we need to improve on, in terms of synchronicity, understanding, philosophy, discipline and what I call the fundamentals.” The Porcupine Warriors begin their Ghana Premier League campaign on the road against newly promoted Debibi United …
‘Still a work in progress’ – Eric Tinkler admits Kotoko have plenty to improveJoy Online
… Debibi United, FC AshantiGold04 and Port City FC earned promotion from the Division One League and will be looking to establish themselves among Ghana’s leading clubs. …
Ghana Premier League 2026/27: What to expect from the new seasonJoy Online
… Three newly promoted clubs, Debibi United, FC AshantiGold 04 and Port City FC, will feature in the top flight for the first time.
2026/27 GPL prize money increased to GHS3m – GFA boss Kurt OkrakuJoy Online
… You are not going to improve him…I can’t teach them a lot when we play on poor pitches and the disappointment they have on their faces; you can see.” Kotoko will take on newly promoted Debibi United in their first game of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.
‘You can’t improve players on pitches like this’ – Kotoko coach TinklerThe Ghanaian Times
… Last season saw Swedru All Blacks, Hohoe United and Eleven Wonders secure promotion to the Ghana Premier League after topping their respective zones, while newly promoted sides, Debibi United, FC AshantiGold and Port City FC are gearing up for life in the top-flight. …
2026/27 DOL fixtures to be released Aug 18The Ghanaian Times
… Kotoko will then begin their 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign away from home against newly promoted, Debibi United, with the club aiming to start the season on a positive note. …
Put last season’s disappointment behind, focus on new one …Kotoko Board Chairman urges playersJoy Online
Attram De Visser staged a spirited second-half comeback to draw 3-3 with newly promoted Premier League side Debibi United as the fifth edition of the X1 Division One League Super Cup got underway at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi on Monday. …
X1 Division One League Super Cup launched as Attram De Visser draw 3-3 with Debibi UnitedDaily Guide
… Meanwhile, Debibi United, Karela FC, Bechem United, Port City FC and Vision FC were still working on their submissions. …
GFA Maintains July 31 Deadline For Premier League Club Licensing ApplicationsMedeama secured a 1-0 victory over debutants Debibi United on Sunday with a 68th-minute goal from Nana Kofi Babil, maintaining their unbeaten record and moving to 11 points from five matches to lead the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League standings on goal difference.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Medeama secured a 1-0 victory over debutants Debibi United on Sunday with a 68th-minute goal from Nana Kofi Babil, maintaining their unbeaten record and moving to 11 points from five matches to lead the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League standings on goal difference.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Heart of Lions secured their first home victory of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season by defeating FC AshantiGold 3-2 at the Kpando Sports Stadium in Matchweek Five. Despite playing with ten men after a red card in the 37th minute, Lions held on to claim all three points.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Premier League returns for Match Day 5, with clubs competing to build momentum and shape the early-season picture. Vision FC will host Bibiani Gold Stars on Saturday, October 3, while other fixtures are scheduled as teams chase crucial points.
2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has conducted mandatory training for Ghana Premier League players and officials to improve understanding of the Laws of the Game and promote professionalism and respect for match officials. The sessions, led by GFA Technical Referees Instructors, cover the latest amendments to the Laws of the Game for the 2026/27 season and include integrity and safeguarding sessions.
24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko beat Heart of Lions 2-1 in the Ghana Premier League, securing their first win of the season, but head coach Eric Tinkler said the team "won ugly" and highlighted defensive issues despite the victory moving them to fourth place with four points.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko defeated Heart of Lions 2-1 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to secure their first win of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season and end a run of more than 10 years without a victory over the Kpando-based side.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko face Heart of Lions in their second Ghana Premier League game at home in Kumasi after opening with a 1-1 draw against Debibi United. Coach Eric Tinkler has called on supporters to attend in large numbers, noting that Kotoko have won only two of their last 12 meetings with Lions since 2012.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Debibi United coach Isaac Nii-Armah has apologised for "racist" comments about Asante Kotoko manager Eric Tinkler made after his side's 2-2 draw with Kotoko, saying he was "just expressing" himself and asking that the positive aspects of coaches' work be appreciated.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana and Bayern Munich defender Samuel Osei Kuffour has placed a $5,000 bet on Asante Kotoko to win the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League title, made during a 'Monday Stars' football game interaction in Accra. Kuffour expressed confidence in the Porcupine Warriors despite their 2-2 opening-day draw against Debibi United.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Asante Kotoko and Debibi United have been charged by the GFA for allegedly failing to publish video highlights of their opening league fixture (which ended 2-2) within 48 hours, with both clubs required to respond by Friday, September 11.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana defender Samuel Osei Kuffour has wagered $5,000 that Asante Kotoko will win the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League title, expressing his confidence despite Kotoko drawing 2-2 with Debibi United on the opening weekend.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Ghana defender Samuel Osei Kuffour has wagered $5,000 that Asante Kotoko will win the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League title, expressing confidence in the club despite their opening-day 2-2 draw with Debibi United.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler attributed his side's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Debibi United in their Ghana Premier League opener to a heavy pitch and intense heat. Tinkler said the playing conditions affected both teams' physical performance, with players' muscles strained and dehydration becoming an issue, compounded by the lack of a water break during the match.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly promoted Debibi United drew 2-2 with Asante Kotoko in their first-ever Ghana Premier League match. Kotoko took an early lead through Yakubu Dogo, but Debibi United fought back twice with goals from Richard Owusu to secure a point.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens will play Côte d'Ivoire in a placement match on August 13 after a 2-1 quarter-final loss to Malawi at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, as they seek to finish the tournament strongly.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler says his side have plenty of work to do despite beating Hearts of Oak 4-1 on penalties in the Democracy Cup, citing the need to improve synchronicity, understanding, philosophy, discipline and fundamentals. Kotoko have signed 12 new players during the transfer window ahead of their Ghana Premier League campaign.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →