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Karela United

Karela United — Ghana Premier League club competing in the 2026/27 season, currently 14th with nine points.

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  1. September 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Stanley Purl Menzo.” The Porcupines return to action on Thursday October 1, against Karela United.

    Asante Kotoko part ways with coach Eric Tinkler

  3. Joy Online

    Mohammed Zaidan scored in the 88th minute to hand Karela United a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak, ending the Phobians’ unbeaten start to the Premier League season. …

    GPL 2026/27: Zaidan’s late goal ends Hearts of Oak unbeaten start

  4. Joy Online

    Karela United will be looking to revive their Ghana Premier League campaign when they host unbeaten Hearts of Oak at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale on Saturday, 26 September. …

    GPL 2026/27: Karela United bank on home form against Hearts of Oak

  5. Daily Guide

    … Players and officials from Accra Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, Bibiani Gold Stars, Basake Holy Stars, Karela United, Heart of Lions and Medeama have completed the training. …

    GFA Conducts Mandatory Laws Of The Game Training For Premier League Clubs

  6. Joy Online

    … Hearts travel to face Karela United, while Bechem host Dreams FC. Kotoko welcome Aduana FC, with Samartex visiting Swedru All Blacks. …

    GPL 2026/27: Hearts held by Bechem as Kotoko, Samartex share spoils

  7. Joy Online

    … ant. “As I told, our confidence level is very high, and players are really believing in everything we are doing, and I’m sure we will continue our winning path.” Bechem will arrive in Accra looking to recover from their first defeat of the campaign after the loss to Karela United …

    GPL 2026/27: Hearts of Oak to extend winning run against Bechem – Coach Kapor

  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … In other games, former champions Aduana FC and Sarmatex FC will battle it out at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa, Swedru All Blacks will engage Debibi United at the Swedru Stadium, while Karela United take on Bechem United at the Aliu Mahama Stadium, with Berekum Chelsea an …

    Can Hearts prey on Gold Stars?

  9. Joy Online

    … Week One Results Basake Holy Stars 1-0 Swedru All Blacks Hearts of Oak 4-0 Berekum Chelsea Bechem United 1-0 Bibiani Gold Stars Debibi United FC 2-2 Asante Kotoko FC Samartex 1996 3-1 Karela United Heart of Lions 0-0 Aduana FC Vision FC 3-0 Young Apostles FC Port City FC 1-1 FC A …

    GPL: Hearts make emphatic winning start, Debibi United hold Kotoko

  10. Joy Online

    FC Samartex 1996 made a winning start to the new Ghana Premier League season with a 3–1 victory over Karela United at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena. …

    GPL 2026/27: Samartex secure 3-1 victory over Karela in season opener

  11. Daily Guide

    … The other Ghanaian coaches include Abdulai Gazale at Basake Holy Stars, Christopher Annin at Port City, Nana Kwaku Agyemang at FC Samartex, Nurudeen Amadu at Karela United, Mohammed Bashar Ogba at Bechem United, Abdul Henan at Young Apostles, Isaac Nii Armah at Debibi United and …

    Ghanaian Coaches Take Centre Stage Ahead Of 2026/27 GPL Season
Sport

Asamoah Gyan emerges as GFA presidency contender

The News

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has emerged as a possible contender for the Ghana Football Association presidency ahead of next year's elections, with speculation growing over the future leadership following reports that incumbent Kurt Okraku may not seek a third term. The development follows a controversial amendment to GFA statutes that raised the presidential term limit from two to three four-year terms, and comes after Ghana's poor start to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and their absence from the 2025 tournament.

27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

  1. Asamoah Gyan emerges as GFA presidency contender

    Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has emerged as a possible contender for the Ghana Football Association presidency ahead of next year's elections, with speculation growing over the future leadership following reports that incumbent Kurt Okraku may not seek a third term. The development follows a controversial amendment to GFA statutes that raised the presidential term limit from two to three four-year terms, and comes after Ghana's poor start to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and their absence from the 2025 tournament.

    27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Port City edge Karela United 2-1 in Ghana Premier League

    Port City secured a 2-1 victory over Karela United in Matchweek Eight, with Owusu Ansah scoring twice in the final minutes to lift the newly promoted side to fourth place with 14 points. Karela remains 14th with nine points after the defeat extended their losing streak to two matches.

    25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Medeama suffer first defeat as Kotoko, Aduana return to winning ways

    FC Samartex secured a 2-1 victory over Medeama with a stoppage-time winner in Ghana Premier League Matchday 7, while Asante Kotoko beat Young Apostles 2-1 and Aduana FC won 1-0 over FC AshantiGold 04. Medeama remain top of the table with 14 points.

    18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

  1. Hearts face Vision in GPL clash; second-placed Phobians seek top spot

    Accra Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in Ghana Premier League Matchday 7 at the Nii Adjei Kraku Sports Complex tomorrow, seeking a second successive win to close a three-point gap with leaders Medeama SC. Hearts, with three wins, two draws and one loss, are chasing the top of the table, while Vision FC, 15th with one win, three draws and two losses, will look to maintain their home form under new coach Predrag Jaređić.

    16 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Medeama extends GPL lead with 3-1 victory over Hearts

    Medeama strengthened their position at the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Heart of Lions on Matchday 6, moving to 14 points and three clear of second-placed Hearts of Oak. Hearts of Oak climbed to second after a 1-0 win over Port City, while Bechem United staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Vision FC 4-2.

    13 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 12 October

  1. Wiafe Darkwah penalty sinks Kotoko in GPL Matchday 5

    Wiafe Darkwah converted a 95th-minute penalty to give Swedru All Blacks a 1-0 victory over Asante Kotoko in Ghana Premier League Matchday 5 at Swedru Sports Stadium on Saturday, after Patrick Asiedu fouled Baah Junior in the penalty area late in injury time.

    12 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Hearts of Oak end three-game winless run with Port City victory

    Hearts of Oak defeated Port City FC 1-0 in Ghana Premier League Week Six, with Frank Duku scoring in the 20th minute to end their three-game winless streak and return to winning ways.

    12 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Medeama extend Premier League lead to three points

    Medeama defeated Heart of Lions 3-1 to move to 14 points and go three clear at the top of the Ghana Premier League. Hearts of Oak climbed to second place with a 1-0 win over Port City.

    11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Darkwah Wiafe's penalty sends All Blacks past Kotoko

    Asante Kotoko suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Swedru All Blacks on matchday six of the Ghana Premier League, with Darkwah Wiafe converting a late penalty. Both teams now have eight points after six games.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. Ghana Premier League Matchday 6 features competitive title race

    The Ghana Premier League enters Matchday 6 with the competition taking shape, with traditional heavyweights like Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak and defending champions Medeama facing strong challenges from rivals and newly promoted clubs. Asante Kotoko currently occupy eighth position after five matches with two wins, two draws and one defeat, and travel to Swedru to face All Blacks this weekend.

    9 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 5 October

  1. Hearts of Oak, Dreams FC draw goalless in GPL Matchday 5

    Accra Hearts of Oak and Dreams FC played a goalless draw in their Ghana Premier League fixture at the University of Ghana Stadium, with Hearts seeking their third win and winless Dreams FC chasing their first victory of the season.

    5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Hearts of Oak seek response after first loss to Karela

    Hearts of Oak travel to Dreams FC on Saturday looking to bounce back from a late defeat to Karela United that ended their unbeaten start. Dreams have won none of their opening four matches with just one point and nine conceded goals, while Vision FC host Gold Stars in Tema seeking a return to winning ways.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. Hearts seek comeback win against winless Dreams FC in GPL

    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 →

  2. Opoku Agyemang goal gives Kotoko win, moves to third place

    Asante Kotoko defeated Karela United 1-0 in the Ghana Premier League with Isaac Opoku Agyemang scoring in the fourth minute. The victory moved Kotoko to third place, though their position remains subject to change depending on other fixtures.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana Premier League Match Day 5 set for weekend action

    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 →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Kotoko face Karela as Obeng takes temporary charge

    Asante Kotoko will host Karela United on October 1 in a Ghana Premier League fixture, with Hamza Obeng overseeing the team on an interim basis following Eric Tinkler's departure. Kotoko have won just one of their opening four matches and seek recovery after a 2-0 home loss to Aduana FC.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. South African coach Eric Tinkler departs Asante Kotoko

    Eric Tinkler has left Asante Kotoko after three months, just four Ghana Premier League matches, citing personal reasons. The 54-year-old's departure follows a 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC that left Kotoko ninth in the league table.

    29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. South African coach Eric Tinkler departs Asante Kotoko

    South African coach Eric Tinkler has left Asante Kotoko after three months, with the club accepting his request to depart for personal reasons. Tinkler oversaw four Ghana Premier League matches during his tenure, which began in July, and departed a day after Kotoko's 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC left them ninth in the league table.

    29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 28 September

  1. Karela beats Hearts of Oak 1-0, eyes Kotoko fixture

    Karela United defeated Hearts of Oak 1-0 at Aliu Mahama Stadium to end the league leaders' unbeaten run. Coach Nurudeen Amadu said the victory will boost his side's morale ahead of their next Ghana Premier League match against Asante Kotoko on October 1.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Karela United end Hearts of Oak unbeaten GPL run

    Mohammed Zaidan scored in the 88th minute to give Karela United a 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak on Matchday 4, ending the Phobians' unbeaten start to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.

    28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Asante Kotoko part ways with coach Eric Tinkler immediately

    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 →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Zaidan's late goal gives Karela victory over Hearts of Oak

    Mohammed Zaidan scored in the 88th minute to hand Karela United a 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak, ending the Phobians' unbeaten start to the Premier League season at Matchday Four.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. Karela United face unbeaten Hearts of Oak in GPL Matchday Four

    Karela United will host unbeaten Hearts of Oak at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale on Matchday Four of the Ghana Premier League. Karela seek a response after two defeats in three matches, while Hearts of Oak arrive unbeaten with two wins and a draw.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. GFA holds mandatory Laws of Game training for Premier League clubs

    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 →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Hearts draw with Bechem; Kotoko, Samartex end level

    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 →

Friday 18 September

  1. Hearts of Oak seek third straight GPL win against Bechem

    Hearts of Oak face Bechem United on Matchday Three of the Ghana Premier League, aiming for a third consecutive victory after winning their opening two matches and topping the table. Coach Nebojsa Kapor expressed confidence in maintaining the team's winning streak, citing high morale following the Bibiani derby victory.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. Hearts of Oak seek second win at Gold Stars in Ghana Premier League

    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 →

Monday 7 September

  1. Hearts beat Berekum Chelsea 4-0 in GPL season opener

    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 →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Samartex beat Karela 3-1 in Ghana Premier League opener

    FC Samartex 1996 won 3–1 against Karela United in the GPL season opener, with goals from Edwin, Afful, and Sowah; Karela scored a penalty consolation, and Samartex moved to third on the table.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Ghanaian coaches lead 13 of 18 GPL clubs for 2026/27 season

    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 →

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