Aduana FC pulled off a stunning 2-0 victory over Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, handing Kotoko their first defeat of the Ghana Premier League season. The win was all the more impressive given that Aduana played with ten men for over 50 minutes. Stephen Amankona scored the opening goal in the seventh minute, capitalizing on an error from Kotoko goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad. This early breakthrough proved crucial for Aduana.
Aduana's advantage was threatened when Raymond Agyemang received his second yellow card within five minutes and was dismissed before halftime. Despite being a man down, Aduana maintained its defensive structure and continued to threaten on the counter. The visitors even hit the woodwork during the second period as Kotoko struggled to create clear opportunities. Aduana's discipline and organization ultimately paid off as they preserved their lead and added a second goal through Seidu Saana in the closing stages.
The victory marked a significant tactical performance from Aduana coach Samuel Boadu and his players. Aduana had entered the match on the back of a 2-1 win over Karela United, while Kotoko had begun Matchday Four with one victory and two draws from their opening three fixtures. The result leaves Aduana with seven points from their first four matches, while Kotoko now have their first loss of the 2026/27 campaign.
In another match, Karela United produced a dramatic turnaround against Hearts of Oak, recovering from an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory at the Wenchi Stadium. Young Apostles took the lead through Samuel Prempeh after just four minutes, but Heart of Lions gradually settled into the contest and drew level in the 55th minute through a Francis Odoom penalty. The momentum shifted again when Abdul Jalilu was shown a red card, but Heart of Lions continued to pursue a winning goal.
Heart of Lions' persistence paid off in the fifth minute of stoppage time when Mustapha Yakubu scored to complete the comeback and give the Kpando-based club their first league victory of the campaign. The result represented a major turnaround for Heart of Lions, who had entered Matchday Four without a win after three matches. Young Apostles, meanwhile, were unable to protect their early advantage or capitalize on their numerical superiority after Jalilu's dismissal.
Elsewhere, FC Ashantigold 04 claimed a 2-1 home victory over fellow newcomers Debibi United at the Len Clay Stadium. The Miners opened the scoring through Abdul Samed Yakubu, but Debibi United restored parity shortly before halftime through Clement Nketiah. Ashantigold regained their advantage in the 65th minute when Frederick Twumasi found the net, and the Miners maintained their defensive organization to preserve the lead until the final whistle.
In Tamale on Saturday, Karela United produced another significant result by defeating previously unbeaten Hearts of Oak 1-0 at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. Mohammed Zaidan supplied the decisive moment in the 88th minute, ending the Phobians' unbeaten beginning to the season. Karela began the contest with greater attacking purpose and created several promising opportunities during the opening period.
Key points
- Aduana FC's 2-0 victory over Asante Kotoko was a significant upset given that Aduana played with ten men for over 50 minutes.
- Karela United ended Hearts of Oak's unbeaten start with a 1-0 win at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.
- FC Ashantigold 04 claimed a 2-1 home victory over Debibi United, strengthening their encouraging home form.
