Hearts of Oak have climbed to the summit of Ghana's football hierarchy, according to Opta's data-driven Power Rankings. They have dethroned Medeama SC as the country's top-rated club with a 71.7 rating, placing them 1,174th in Opta's global standings. Medeama trail slightly on 71.2, ranking 1,241st worldwide. This shift marks a reversal from Opta's August list, when Medeama led Ghana's clubs with a 72.5 rating.
The Phobians' climb up the table has been fuelled by an impressive opening to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign. They thrashed Berekum Chelsea 4-0, came from behind to beat Bibiani GoldStars 2-1, and held Bechem United to a goalless draw to stay unbeaten through three matches. This run represented Hearts of Oak's best start to a league season in six years.
However, their unbeaten streak came to an end on 26 September 2026, when Karela United beat Hearts 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Mohammed Zaidan, the club's fourth league match of the season. Medeama, by contrast, have endured a more uneven start to their title defence. They drew their opener 1-1 against Vision FC, followed by a 2-2 stalemate with Dreams FC.
Medeama picked up their first win of the campaign, a 4-1 victory over Basake Holy Stars. This win over Basake Holy Stars came from behind, part of a wider round of fixtures that also saw Aduana Stars stun Asante Kotoko. Behind the top two, Dreams FC and Samartex are tied on a 70.1 rating, with Dreams ranked 1,386th globally and Samartex 1,394th.
Asante Kotoko sit fifth among Ghanaian clubs on 69.9, ranked 1,424th, while Bibiani GoldStars, Vision FC, Aduana Stars, Berekum Chelsea and Medeama Port City round out the rest of the top ten. Opta's Power Rankings assess club strength using a model that factors in results and the quality of opposition faced, assigning each team a rating between 0 and 100.
The figures are recalculated as matches are played, meaning a club's position can shift from month to month depending on form. For Ghanaian football followers, the rankings offer an external, data-based snapshot of how the country's top clubs compare not just domestically but on a global scale.
Neither Pulse Ghana nor the Opta data indicate when the rankings will next be updated, though the model appears to refresh monthly based on results, meaning Hearts' hold on top spot could again be tested as the 2026/27 GPL season progresses. The rankings provide a useful insight into the current state of Ghanaian football.
Key points
- Hearts of Oak have become Ghana's highest-rated club in Opta's latest Power Rankings with a 71.7 rating.
- Medeama trail slightly on 71.2, ranking 1,241st worldwide.
- The rankings assess club strength using a model that factors in results and the quality of opposition faced.
