The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League title race is heating up, with Medeama SC maintaining their position at the summit after an eventful Matchday 10. Medeama SC remain firmly in control at the top of the standings with 21 points from 10 matches, giving them a one-point advantage over second-placed Hearts of Oak. Their latest victory came against Swedru All Blacks, where Kingsley Braye scored the decisive goal in the 38th minute to secure all three points for the defending champions.
Hearts of Oak delivered an impressive attacking performance to beat Heart of Lions 3-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium, extending their unbeaten home run and strengthening their title ambitions. Ransford Mensah opened the scoring after just two minutes before John Antwi doubled the advantage with a finish from a well-rehearsed free-kick routine. Antwi completed his brace two minutes into the second half, taking his league tally to four goals this season. The victory moved the Phobians to second place with 20 points, just one behind leaders Medeama.
Asante Kotoko suffered another disappointing result after Berekum Chelsea scored deep into stoppage time to secure a 2-1 victory at Golden City Park. Adam Inusah gave Kotoko the lead from the penalty spot in the 60th minute, but Zackaria Fuseini restored parity five minutes later. Yussif Bayanalabe then delivered the decisive moment in the 90+1st minute, completing Chelsea's comeback and handing the hosts all three points. The defeat leaves Kotoko in 10th place, while Berekum Chelsea moves up to ninth following their important home victory.
Matchday 10 also produced several closely contested encounters, goalless draws, and decisive victories for teams seeking to improve their positions in the standings. Ashanti Gold and Young Apostles played out a 0-0 draw, while Bechem United beat Samartex 2-1. Bibiani Gold Stars and Aduana Stars also ended in a stalemate, with the match concluding 0-0. Dreams FC and Debibi United played out a 1-1 draw.
The Ghana Premier League table is becoming increasingly competitive, with several teams still in the running for the top spot. Port City sits third with 18 points, followed closely by Samartex and Aduana Stars with 18 and 17 points respectively. The top 10 teams are separated by just a few points, making every match crucial in determining the final standings.
Here are all the Matchday 10 results: Ashanti Gold vs Young Apostles 0-0, Bechem United vs Samartex 2-1, Berekum Chelsea vs Asante Kotoko 2-1, Bibiani Gold Stars vs Aduana Stars 0-0, Dreams FC vs Debibi United 1-1, Hearts of Oak vs Heart of Lions 3-0, Medeama SC vs Swedru All Blacks 1-0, Port City vs Basake Holy Stars 1-0, Karela United vs Vision FC 0-0.
The current Ghana Premier League table has Medeama SC at the top with 21 points, followed by Hearts of Oak with 20 points. Port City is third with 18 points, while Samartex and Aduana Stars are fourth and fifth respectively. The league continues to be closely contested, with several teams still in contention for the title and others fighting to avoid relegation.
Key points
- Medeama SC maintains lead in Ghana Premier League with 1-0 win over Swedru All Blacks.
- Hearts of Oak thrash Heart of Lions 3-0, stay within one point of Medeama SC.
- Asante Kotoko lose 2-1 to Berekum Chelsea, drop to 10th place.
