Medeama SC moved to the top of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League table after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over debutants Debibi United on Matchday Five. The defending champions secured all three points at the Debibi Presby Park through Nana Kofi Babil's 69th-minute goal. The win lifted Medeama to the summit, with FC Samartex, Port City FC, and Aduana FC completing the top four.
Asante Kotoko also returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 victory over Karela United at the Baba Yara Stadium on Thursday. Isaac Opoku Agyemang scored the only goal of the game in the first half to give the Porcupine Warriors an important three points. This win marked a significant improvement for Asante Kotoko, who had been struggling to find form in the early stages of the season.
There were two goalless draws elsewhere, with Dreams FC sharing the spoils with Hearts of Oak at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, while Vision FC and Bibiani Gold Stars also settled for a point at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex. These results highlight the competitive nature of the league, with several teams struggling to find a breakthrough.
Aduana FC continued their impressive start to the campaign with a 2-1 home victory over 10-man Swedru All Blacks at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park. Williams Dankwah gave the visitors an early lead, but Stephen Amankona restored parity in the 38th minute. Amankona then completed the comeback from the penalty spot in the 86th minute to secure victory for the two-time champions.
Basake Holy Stars also claimed a narrow home win, beating Berekum Chelsea 1-0 at the AAK II Park. Francis Asante's sixth-minute goal proved decisive as the hosts held on for all three points. This win marked a significant improvement for Basake Holy Stars, who had been struggling to find form in the early stages of the season.
In another thrilling encounter, Heart of Lions edged 10-man FC AshantiGold 3-2 in a five-goal thriller at the Kpando Stadium. Debutants Port City FC produced one of the biggest results of the weekend, beating Bechem United 3-1 at the Daasebre Boamah Darko II Park. Hamza Zakari and Owusu Ansah scored for Port City FC, with Francis Acquah pulling one back for Bechem United.
FC Samartex rounded off the weekend with a 1-0 victory over Young Apostles at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex. Christian Agyenim Boateng's 45th-minute goal was enough to secure victory for the home side. After five rounds of matches, Medeama lead the table, followed by FC Samartex, Port City FC, and Aduana FC. At the other end, Berekum Chelsea, Young Apostles, and Dreams FC occupy the relegation places.
Key points
- Medeama SC moved to the top of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League table after a 1-0 victory over Debibi United.
- Asante Kotoko secured a 1-0 victory over Karela United, marking a significant improvement for the Porcupine Warriors.
- Aduana FC continued their impressive start to the campaign with a 2-1 home victory over 10-man Swedru All Blacks.
