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Ghana Premier League

Also known as: GPL · 2026/27 Ghana Premier League · Ghana Premier League season

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Dormaa-based club registered a 3-1 victory over Young Apostles on matchday 33 of the Ghana Premier League.

    GPL 2025/26: Aduana FC beat Young Apostles to end winless run
  3. Joy Online

    Medeama SC have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League after a dominant 5-2 victory over Heart of Lions at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium.

    GPL 2025/26: Medeama SC hammer Heart of Lions to clinch title
  4. Joy Online

    Samartex 1996 inflicted a painful 1-0 loss on Accra Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.

    Ghana Premier League: Samartex pip Hearts in Samreboi
  5. Daily Guide

    Three clubs have officially earned promotion to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League after emerging winners of their respective zones in the Access Bank Division One League.

    Port City, AshantiGold 04, Debibi United Secure Historic Premier League Promotion
  6. The 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
  7. The Chronicle

    With the Ghana Premier League entering its decisive final stretch, pressure is mounting across both the title race and the battle for top-four positions, as clubs fight for crucial points that could define their seasons.

    Ghana Premier League Match day 33 Fixtures and Previews
  8. Joy Online

    Three clubs have officially secured promotion from the Access Bank Division One League to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League after winning their respective zones.

    Debibi, FC AshantiGold 04 & Port City qualify for 2026/27 Ghana Premier League
  9. Daily Guide

    René Hiddink Ghana Premier League giants Accra Hearts of Oak have confirmed that discussions are ongoing with former Technical Director, René Hiddink, as both parties seek an amicable resolution to their dispute.

    Hearts of Oak Confirm Settlement Talks With René Hiddink
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Medeama SC strengthened their Ghana Premier League title ambitions with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars yesterday.

    Medeama edge closer to GPL title
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Visiting Aduana FC, yesterday held Accra Hearts of Oak to a pulsating goalless draw game in their Ghana Premier League Matchday 32 encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    Hearts, Aduana FC share points in Accra
Sport

Medeama targets CAF Champions League group stage

The News

Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC, who earned CAF Champions League qualification by winning the 2025/26 title, have set their sights on reaching the group stage of the 2026/27 competition. The club has earmarked $1.5 million for squad strengthening and operations as part of preparations to compete against Africa's elite clubs.

29 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Yesterday

  1. Medeama targets CAF Champions League group stage

    Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC, who earned CAF Champions League qualification by winning the 2025/26 title, have set their sights on reaching the group stage of the 2026/27 competition. The club has earmarked $1.5 million for squad strengthening and operations as part of preparations to compete against Africa's elite clubs.

    29 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. 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

Monday 27 July

  1. GFA meets Premier League clubs for 2026/27 season preparations

    The Ghana Football Association held a consultative meeting with all 18 Ghana Premier League clubs on July 24 to review the 2025/26 season and plan for the upcoming campaign, with discussions covering match scheduling, stadium availability, ticketing, broadcasting, security, and youth development initiatives.

    27 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. GFA meets all 18 Premier League clubs before 2026/27 season

    The Ghana Football Association held an engagement with all 18 Ghana Premier League clubs on Friday to review the 2025/26 season and discuss preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 season. The meeting covered operational and commercial aspects including fixtures, scheduling, broadcasting, ticketing, and fan engagement.

    27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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

  2. GFA to release 2026/27 Ghana Premier League fixtures today

    The Ghana Football Association will release the full 306-match schedule for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League today, detailing 34 matches for each of the 18 clubs. The season will kick off on September 4-7, 2026, and conclude on May 28-31, 2027.

    23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Analyst argues Kotoko should have hired Osei-Fosu over Tinkler

    Football analyst Kojo Addae-Mensah contends that Ignatius Osei-Fosu would have been a better choice than South African Eric Tinkler for Asante Kotoko's head coach position, arguing that most available local coaches have previously worked for the club and that Osei-Fosu, currently an assistant with Sudan's national team, would have been a fresh alternative.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Asante Kotoko appoints Eric Tinkler, targets GPL title

    South African coach Eric Tinkler has been appointed head coach of Asante Kotoko with a mandate to win the Ghana Premier League title and return the club to continental competition. Tinkler, who has managed major South African clubs and reached two CAF continental finals, begins preparations for the 2026/27 campaign, which starts between September 4 and 7, 2026.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana football clubs must obtain SSNIT clearance by July 27

    The Ghana League Clubs Association has urged clubs in the Ghana Premier League, Division One League, and Women Premier League to apply for Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Clearance Certificates ahead of the new season, with a deadline of July 27. The certificates are required under the Club Licensing programme to ensure contributions are made for players' retirement and post-career wellbeing.

    22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 21 July

  1. 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

Friday 17 July

  1. Asante Kotoko appoint South African Eric Tinkler as head coach

    Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko have confirmed the appointment of South African coach Eric Tinkler as head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. Tinkler has managed several major South African clubs and guided Orlando Pirates to the CAF Champions League final and SuperSport United to the CAF Confederation Cup final.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Asante Kotoko appoint Eric Tinkler as new head coach

    Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko have confirmed the appointment of South African coach Eric Tinkler for the 2026/27 season. Tinkler has managed several South African clubs including Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United, and won multiple domestic cup titles and reached CAF continental finals.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Tryton Motors sponsors Jonina Ladies and Debibi United FC

    Auto firm Tryton Motors Ltd. has signed sponsorship agreements with women's side Jonina Football Academy Ladies and Ghana Premier League club Debibi United FC, with the deals aimed at supporting club development, youth empowerment and community engagement through football.

    16 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Hearts of Oak in advanced talks with Bosnian coach Nebojša Kapor

    Hearts of Oak are in advanced negotiations to appoint Bosnian tactician Nebojša Kapor as head coach, with the club aiming to finalise paperwork before the upcoming football season. Former Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Olele Kingston is also tipped to join Kapor's technical team as goalkeeper trainer.

    15 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 10 July

  1. 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

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

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Nations FC wins MTN FA Cup on penalties against Dreams FC

    Nations FC defeated Dreams FC 5-4 on penalties to win the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup after a 1-1 draw at the University of Ghana Stadium, securing a GH₵80,000 cash prize and GH₵100,000 for continental football preparations, plus a place in next season's CAF Confederation Cup.

    2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Nations FC wins 2025/26 MTN FA Cup on penalties against Dreams

    Nations FC are champions of the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup following a 5-4 victory over Dreams FC in the final after the teams were level at 1-1 following 120 minutes of action. The match was decided by penalty shootout, with Nations FC scoring five of their six penalties while Dreams FC missed two.

    2 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Relegated Nations FC wins 2025/26 MTN FA Cup on penalties

    Nations FC beat Dreams FC 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup, becoming the first club in 34 years to win the competition after relegation from the Ghana Premier League.

    2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 1 June

  1. Three companies partner GFA for World Cup and football development

    Betting company betPawa, Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), and TECNO Ghana have signed partnerships with the Ghana Football Association to support the Black Stars, Black Queens, and domestic football development ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and WAFCON. betPawa committed GH₵3.5 million in support, UMB became the official banking partner for three years, and TECNO Ghana also signed on to contribute to the development of Ghana football.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 31 May

  1. Relegated Nations FC wins 2025/26 MTN FA Cup on penalties

    Nations FC defeated Dreams FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout to claim their first MTN FA Cup title in a final played on May 31, with the match ending 1-1 after 120 minutes of play.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

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

Friday 29 May

  1. betPawa extends GFA partnership with US$300,000 sponsorship

    Sports betting firm betPawa has announced a US$300,000 support package for Ghana's national football teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The extension strengthens the company's partnership with the Ghana Football Association, which also includes the Locker Room Bonus initiative that has distributed more than US$500,000 in direct payments to players from domestic league competitions.

    29 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. betPawa commits GHS 3.5m to support Black Stars, Queens

    Betting and gaming company betPawa has committed GHS 3.5 million to the Ghana Football Association to support the Black Stars and Black Queens ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The funds are intended to aid the national teams' preparations for their respective competitions.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Medeama wins Ghana Premier League with 2-1 coronation victory

    Medeama SC defeated Basake Holy Stars 2-1 in a coronation ceremony at TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Wednesday, securing their second Ghana Premier League title. The match featured goals from Prince Owusu and substitute Derrick Fordjour after the champions had already clinched the league with a game to spare.

    29 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. GFA partners with JAC Motors to support Ghana football leagues

    The Ghana Football Association has signed a partnership with automobile brand JAC Motors and its local distributor Tryton Motors Ltd to provide logistical support and performance-based incentives across the Black Stars, Ghana Premier League, and Women's Premier League. As part of the deal, JAC Motors will award luxury vehicles to outstanding performers and league champions in the 2026/27 season.

    29 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 25 May

  1. Asante Kotoko apologises to supporters after finishing eighth

    Asante Kotoko SC has apologised to supporters after ending the 2025/2026 Ghana Premier League season in 8th place, describing the performance as disappointing and below the club's standards. The Board stated that decisive measures would be taken to rebuild a stronger squad for next season.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Hearts beat Medeama 4-2; three clubs relegated from Ghana Premier League

    Hearts of Oak defeated Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC 4-2 in their final Matchday 34 match, with Mawuli Wayo scoring twice and an own goal from Jacob Amu Mensah contributing to the win. Nations FC, Eleven Wonders, and Hohoe United were relegated from the league.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 24 May

  1. Vision FC defeats Aduana 3-0 to end GPL campaign

    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.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

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