Also known as: GPL · 2026/27 Ghana Premier League · Ghana Premier League season
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The Ghanaian Times
… The exercise follows the opening round of the Ghana Premier League that started last weekend across the various venues. …
Premier League match officials begin four-day training programmeThe Ghanaian Times
… The three are the champions of the Ghana Premier League, the FA Cup and the Women Football League, respectively. …
Return Ghana football to glory days …President Mahama urges stakeholdersJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has raised serious concerns over poor refereeing and perceived match manipulation in Ghana football, warning that questionable officiating is destroying confidence in the Ghana Premier League, driving supporters away from stadiums and hurting club re …
President Mahama warns: Poor refereeing, match manipulation are destroying Ghana footballJoy Online
… The President made the appeal during a courtesy call on him at the Presidency in Accra by Medeama Sporting Club (SC), the reigning champion of the Ghana Premier League and 2026 Champion of Champions, Nations Football Club (FC) and Ampem Darkoa Ladies Football Club. …
Mahama calls for rebranding of Ghanaian footballDaily Guide
Samuel Osei Kuffuor 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. …
Osei Kuffour Bets $5,000 On Asante Kotoko To Win GPLJoy Online
… The match ended 2-2, with Debibi United securing a point in their historic first appearance in the Ghana Premier League. …
GPL 2026/27: Kotoko, Debibi United face GFA charges after opening-day drawThe Chronicle
Former Ghana defender Samuel Osei Kuffour has backed Asante Kotoko to win the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League title, putting $5,000 on his prediction. …
Sammy Kuffour backs Kotoko to win Ghana League with $5,000 betJoy Online
… He made the comments when Ghana Premier League champions Medeama Sporting Club, MTN FA Cup holders Nations FC and Ampem Darkoa Ladies paid a courtesy call on him ahead of their continental campaigns. …
Mahama calls for stronger support for women’s footballJoy Online
… Unfortunately, refereeing is one of the things destroying our football,” President Mahama said. “Sometimes people believe the matches are decided before they are even played, and that makes the league less competitive.” President Mahama made the comments when Ghana Premier League …
Mahama raises concern over refereeing as Medeama, Nations FC receive supportJoy Online
… He made the comments when Ghana Premier League champions Medeama Sporting Club, MTN FA Cup holders Nations FC, and Ampem Darkoa Ladies paid a courtesy call on him ahead of their continental campaigns. …
Mahama calls for stronger support for women’s footballAsante 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.
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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.
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Hearts of Oak came from a goal down to defeat Bibiani GoldStars 2-1 in their second Ghana Premier League game of the 2026/27 season, moving to the top of the table with back-to-back wins. Kwame Poku put GoldStars ahead in the 11th minute before Yaw Amankwa Baafi and Henry Kwaku Boateng scored for Hearts in the second half.
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FC Ashantigold secured their first-ever Ghana Premier League victory, defeating Vision FC 3-1 at home, with David Gyamfi scoring a hat-trick—the first in the 2026/27 season. The debutants have four points from their opening two matches.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama Sporting Club, Ghana Premier League champions, have been eliminated from the 2026/27 CAF Champions League after losing 3-1 to TP Mazembe in the second leg of their preliminary round fixture, ending the tie 4-1 on aggregate.
12 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 →
Julius Ben Emunah has resigned from his position as Managing Director of Accra Hearts of Oak less than a year after being appointed in February 2026. Emunah, who previously held senior positions at the Ghana Football Association, said he is stepping down but will remain a committed supporter of the club.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojsa Kapor vowed a "serious performance" against Bibiani GoldStars in their Ghana Premier League matchday fixture, seeking back-to-back victories after beating Berekum Chelsea, though GoldStars remain undefeated at Duns Park in their last four meetings against the Phobians.
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 →
Ghana Premier League champions Medeama Sporting Club have arrived in Lubumbashi for the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary stage match against TP Mazembe on Sunday, seeking to overturn a 1-0 first-leg loss from Tarkwa.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association says the Accra Sports Stadium will be ready to host Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against The Gambia, despite ongoing rehabilitation work required to meet Confederation of African Football standards. Domestic football has been suspended at the venue while work is carried out; Accra Hearts of Oak have temporarily moved home matches elsewhere.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association held a four-day training programme for Premier League match officials at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, covering 28 referees, 28 assistant referees, and other officials. The programme aimed to enhance technical knowledge, decision-making, and performance through sessions on recent Laws of the Game amendments, offside interpretation, handball decisions, and tactical foul management.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Mahama called on stakeholders in Ghana's football ecosystem to return the country to its former prominence on the African continent, noting that Ghana was once a titan of African soccer but club-level fortunes have since dwindled. He presented cash prizes totalling over GH₵684,000 to three champion clubs and suggested the GFA should develop a 'catch them young' policy and address the early exodus of young players.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama has raised concerns over poor refereeing and match manipulation in Ghana football, warning that questionable officiating is destroying confidence in the Ghana Premier League, driving supporters away from stadiums and hurting club revenues. He told the GFA and referees' body that restoring confidence in refereeing and ensuring matches are decided on merit must become a priority.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama called for the rebranding of Ghanaian football to make it more competitive, urging the Ghana Football Association, Referees Association of Ghana, and club owners to raise standards to international levels. He cited unfair refereeing as a key problem undermining the sport and presented financial support totaling GH¢684,000 to three football clubs.
10 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 →
President John Mahama has called for greater investment in women's football, noting that Ghana's women have won more trophies than the men despite receiving less financial support. He made the comments during a courtesy call by Medeama Sporting Club, Nations FC, and Ampem Darkoa Ladies and pledged financial support for the three clubs ahead of their continental campaigns.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has raised concerns that poor officiating in Ghanaian football is discouraging fans from attending matches and affecting clubs' gate proceeds, urging the Ghana Referees Association and Football Association to work together to improve standards and restore credibility to the domestic league.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has called for greater investment in women's football, saying Ghana has given more financial support to the men's game despite women's stronger record of winning trophies. He announced financial support for teams representing Ghana in continental campaigns, including Ampem Darkoa Ladies.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak striker John Antwi hopes to be called up to the Black Stars after scoring twice in Hearts' 4-0 opening win over Berekum Chelsea. Head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to name his squad in coming days for September 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
8 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 confidence in the club despite their opening-day 2-2 draw with Debibi United.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak defeated Berekum Chelsea 4-0 on the opening day of the Ghana Premier League at the University of Ghana Stadium, with debutant John Antwi scoring twice in the first half and Mamadou Kader Kouroumaa and Ali Mohammed adding one each after the break. Coach Nebojsa Kapor credited the victory to the team's hard work in training and matches, marking Hearts' first league opening win in a decade.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC fell to a 1-0 loss to DR Congo's TP Mazembe in the preliminary stage of the CAF Champions League at TNA Stadium in Tarkwa, with the visitors scoring in the dying minutes to secure a first-leg advantage.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak thrashed Berekum Chelsea 4-0 in their opening match of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, marking the club's first opening-game league win in six years. Head coach Kapor Nebojsa expressed confidence his side can maintain their winning form as they prepare to face Bibiani GoldStars this weekend.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vision FC opened their 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign with a 3-0 home victory over Young Apostles, with goals from Naziru Alhassan Nyenye and a brace by Setsofia Aqetey.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hearts of Oak defeated Berekum Chelsea 4-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium in their first match of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, with new signing John Antwi scoring twice on his debut.
6 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 →
Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC suffered a 1-0 home defeat to DR Congo's TP Mazembe in the preliminary stage of the CAF Champions League at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa, with the decisive goal coming in the 86th minute.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →