Dreams FC's hopes of securing their first win of the season were dashed in a dramatic late collapse, as they drew 2-2 with defending champions Medeama SC at the Tuba Astro Turf on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The match was a rescheduled Matchday One encounter, and Dreams FC made the brighter start, taking the lead in the ninth minute through Joel Agbovi. However, Medeama SC hit back before the half-hour mark, with Emmanuel Owusu levelling matters in the 23rd minute to send the sides in level at the break.
The contest appeared to be swinging decisively in Dreams FC's favour when Abdul Razak Salifu restored their advantage in the 86th minute, putting the home side on the verge of a long-awaited first victory of the campaign. The Ghana Football Association reported that the Believers were on the brink of securing their first three points of the season. However, Medeama, the reigning league champions, refused to bow out quietly and continued to press for a result.
Deep into stoppage time, Rahman Osman turned the ball into his own net, in the 90th minute, denying Dreams FC victory and gifting the visitors a share of the spoils. According to the GFA's account of the match, this late own goal ensured that Medeama SC earned a valuable point. The result leaves Dreams FC bottom of the Ghana Premier League table without a win so far this season, with only one point from two matches played.
In contrast, Medeama SC moved to two points from two games, maintaining their unbeaten start to the season. The defending champions are under pressure to defend their title, and this draw will be seen as a valuable point in their campaign. It is worth noting that other clubs in the division have already featured in as many as four matchdays this season, reflecting the number of fixtures still being played catch-up due to earlier postponements across the league calendar.
This season has already been marked by dramatic late twists elsewhere in the division. Chale News previously reported on Hearts of Oak's perfect start ending after a Bibiani Gold Stars comeback, and on how Kotoko's goalkeeper Danlad saved a penalty only for Samartex to still snatch a draw. The league's unpredictability has made it an exciting and closely contested competition so far.
For Dreams FC and their supporters, the result is a painful one, as a first win that seemed secure with just seconds remaining slipped away, leaving the club rooted at the foot of the table without a single victory to their name so far. The team will need to regroup and refocus to secure their first win of the season. The draw has also highlighted the challenges facing Dreams FC in their quest to climb the table.
According to the Ghana Football Association, Medeama SC still have an outstanding fixture against newly promoted Port City FC, scheduled for September 30 at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa. No date has yet been given for when Dreams FC will next take to the pitch, and the GFA has not indicated whether further rescheduled fixtures from earlier in the season remain outstanding for the Believers.
Key points
- Dreams FC's late collapse denied them their first win of the season.
- Medeama SC's draw extended their unbeaten start to the season.
- The result leaves Dreams FC bottom of the Ghana Premier League table.
