The Ghana Premier League witnessed a thrilling Matchday Four, with Medeama SC producing a remarkable comeback to defeat Basake Holy Stars 4-1. Despite being down a goal early, Medeama turned the match around with three goals in a 13-minute span. Prince Owusu equalized in the 26th minute, followed by goals from Emmanuel Annor and Kelvin Nkrumah. Kingsley Braye sealed the win with a fourth goal, marking Medeama's first league victory of the season.
In another notable result, Aduana FC stunned Asante Kotoko with a 2-0 win at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Stephen Amankona scored early for Aduana, and despite being reduced to ten men before halftime, they held on to add a second goal through Seidu Saana late in the match. This result marks Kotoko's first loss of the season and lifts Aduana to seven points from four matches.
Newly promoted Port City FC also made a statement with a win over Bibiani Gold Stars, moving up the early-season table while pushing Gold Stars towards the bottom three. Meanwhile, Heart of Lions produced a dramatic late comeback, coming from behind and playing with ten men for part of the match to claim their first win of the campaign.
Other fixtures on Matchday Four saw Vision FC snatch a stoppage-time draw against Berekum Chelsea, AshantiGold FC beat Debibi United, Bechem United edge out Dreams FC, and Swedru All Blacks share the points with FC Samartex 1996. These results have reshaped the early picture in the league, with several teams making significant moves.
The upsets carry early psychological weight for several of the league's most-followed clubs. Kotoko's first defeat of the season and Medeama's first win both have significant implications, while Aduana's away win despite playing with ten men has drawn attention as one of the round's biggest surprises.
The Ghana Football Association's report covers results only up to Matchday Four of the 2026/27 season. No date for the next round of fixtures was given, and it remains unclear how the results will affect the league table positions of Kotoko, Medeama, and the other clubs involved until further standings are published.
The dramatic results have generated excitement among Ghanaian football followers, who closely track the league for player form, club rivalries, and continental qualification hopes. As the season progresses, fans will be eager to see how the teams build on their recent performances and jockey for position in the league table.
Key points
- Medeama SC overturned a first-half deficit to beat Basake Holy Stars 4-1.
- Aduana FC's win over Asante Kotoko marked Kotoko's first defeat of the season.
- The results have reshaped the early picture in the Ghana Premier League, with several teams making significant moves.
