The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League's Matchday Four concluded over the weekend, September 26-27, with several dramatic late goals and standout performances. Karela United ended Hearts of Oak's unbeaten start to the season with a narrow 1-0 victory at the Aliu Mahama Stadium. Mohammed Zaidan scored the decisive goal in the 88th minute, leaving Hearts of Oak empty-handed.
Aduana FC caused a major upset on Sunday, defeating Asante Kotoko 2-0 at the Baba Yara Stadium despite finishing the match with 10 men. Stephen Amankona gave Aduana the lead before half-time after punishing a costly mistake from Kotoko goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad. Kotoko dominated possession after the restart but were unable to find an equaliser. Seidu Saana sealed the win for Aduana with a counterattack goal deep into stoppage time.
Medeama SC, the defending champions, produced the most emphatic performance of the weekend with a 4-1 victory over Basake Holy Stars at TNA Park. The visitors took an early lead through Patrick Ocran, but Medeama responded with four first-half goals. Prince Owusu, Emmanuel Annor, Kelvin Nkrumah, and Kingsley Braye all found the net before the interval, turning the contest in ruthless fashion.
Other notable results from Matchday Four include FC AshantiGold's 2-1 home victory over Debibi United at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium. Abdul Samed Yakubu opened the scoring in the 38th minute, while Clement Nketiah restored parity before the break. Frederick Twumasi netted the decisive goal in the 61st minute to secure all three points for AshantiGold.
Bechem United defeated Dreams FC 1-0 at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, with Atta Derrick Afriyie's first-half strike proving enough to hand the Hunters victory. Berekum Chelsea were denied victory in dramatic fashion as Vision FC earned a 1-1 draw at Golden City Park. Seidu Abubakar put Chelsea ahead in the 58th minute, but Ruben Quaye rescued a point for the visitors with a stoppage-time equaliser.
Newcomers Port City FC continued their impressive start by defeating Bibiani Gold Stars 2-0 at DUN's Park. First-half goals from Emmanuel Intori and Richard Gyamfi sealed another notable victory for the debutants, extending Gold Stars' difficult start to the campaign. Swedru All Blacks were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Samartex at Swedru Stadium, while Heart of Lions defeated Young Apostles 2-1.
At the end of Matchday Four, FC Samartex, Hearts of Oak, Port City FC, and FC AshantiGold occupy the league's top four positions. In contrast, Bibiani Gold Stars, Young Apostles, and Dreams FC remain in the relegation zone after another challenging weekend. The league continues to be closely contested, with several teams vying for top spots and others fighting to avoid relegation.
Key points
- Aduana FC's 2-0 victory over Asante Kotoko despite being reduced to 10 men was a major upset of Matchday Four.
