Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC have set their sights on reaching the group stage of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League as they prepare to represent Ghana in Africa’s premier club competition. …
… Coach Kapor, a UEFA-licensed trainer, is no stranger to Ghanaian football, having previously managed Tema Youth FC, Bechem United FC and Medeama SC. …
… Reigning champions Medeama SC will kick off the defence of their crown with a difficult away trip to Dreams FC, while runners-up Bibiani Gold Stars also face a stern opening assignment on the road against Bechem United. …
… The 2026/27 campaign promises another thrilling chapter in Ghana’s top-flight football as defending champions Medeama SC begin their quest to retain the league title against some of the country’s finest clubs. …
… According to a report by sports journalist, Shaban Mohammed, the former Tema Youth and Medeama SC trainer is heavily expected to take over the Phobians’ rebuilding efforts following the sudden departure of previous strategist Mas-Ud Didi Dramani. …
… Defending champions, Medeama SC, will begin the season with the responsibility of protecting the league title they secured during the 2025/26 season, as rival clubs aim to dethrone the Tarkwa-based side and stake their own claim to domestic glory. …
The 2025/26 Premier League (GPL) season was one of the most competitive and memorable in recent years, with Medeama SC emerging as champions after finishing top of the table with 62 points, narrowly ahead of Gold Stars FC on 60 points. …
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.
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.
Sekondi Sports Stadium has undergone rehabilitation and is showing visible improvements after years of neglect and deterioration. Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson cautioned that maintaining the facility through proper utilisation plans will be critical to prevent it from falling back into disrepair.
The Ghana Football Association has rejected suggestions that the preliminary-round exits of Medeama SC and Nations FC from CAF competitions demonstrate weakness in the Ghana Premier League, arguing that a domestic league's strength cannot be judged solely by continental performance.
The Ghana Football Association says the preliminary-round exits of defending GPL champions Medeama SC and FA Cup winners Nations FC from CAF inter-club competitions do not reflect weakness in the domestic league. GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum argued that poor African performance by individual clubs does not indicate league quality, citing PSG's success in a non-elite European league as comparison.
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.
Medeama, the Ghanaian champions, were eliminated from the CAF Champions League after losing 3-1 to TP Mazembe in the second leg in Lubumbashi, completing a 4-1 aggregate defeat.
Medeama SC travel to Lubumbashi for the CAF Champions League preliminary round second leg after losing 1-0 at home to TP Mazembe. The Ghanaian champions need to win by two goals to advance outright, or by one goal to force penalties.
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.
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.
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.
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Ghana Football Association and club administrators to improve the standard of domestic football and revive the defunct Colts League, arguing that strengthening the local game is essential for developing young talent and giving Ghanaian players sufficient experience before moving abroad.
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.
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over Ghanaian footballers leaving the domestic league too quickly, saying the trend depletes local football quality. He called for keeping young talents longer and giving them national team opportunities to gain experience before they attract international interest.
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.
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.
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.
Medeama SC lost 1-0 to TP Mazembe in the first leg of their CAF Champions League First Preliminary Round tie at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Sunday, with substitute Lise Ntumba Nyembo scoring three minutes before the end of normal time.
TP Mazembe's head coach Slimane Raho has cautioned that the CAF Champions League preliminary stage tie against Medeama is not yet decided despite his team's first-leg win, saying they must "confirm qualification in Lubumbashi" in the return fixture.
Medeama SC lost 1-0 to TP Mazembe in the first leg of their CAF Champions League First Preliminary Round tie at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa, with substitute Lise Ntumba Nyembo scoring a late goal. The return leg is scheduled for next week in Lubumbashi.
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.
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.
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has sent goodwill messages to Medeama SC and Nations FC ahead of their CAF inter-club competition openers. Medeama will host TP Mazembe in the CAF Champions League preliminary round on September 6, while Nations FC face Mali's FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round on September 5.
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.
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.
The CAF Champions League 2026/27 season kicks off this weekend with the First Preliminary Round, featuring 61 clubs competing across two legs. Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, Espérance Sportive de Tunis, and RS Berkane receive byes to the Second Preliminary Round.
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.
Medeama SC defeated Nations FC 2-0 to win the 2026 Champion of Champions title, with goals from Fatawu Sulemana and Emmanuel Annor securing the Ghana Premier League champions their first silverware ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Referee Daniel Laryea has been appointed to officiate the 2026 Champion of Champions match between Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC and MTN FA Cup winners Nations FC on Sunday at TnA Stadium in Tarkwa.
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.
Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed willingness to take charge of Ghana's national team if offered the position by the GFA. Ghana is currently without a substantive head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure, with the Black Stars set to begin 2027 AFCON qualifier preparations in September.