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2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Week 9 Matchday Report

The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League delivered thrilling action in Week 9.

Matches produced late goals, comebacks, and dramatic moments across the top-flight.

Fans witnessed intense battles, tactical contests, and decisive results shaping the league table.

Several clubs extended unbeaten runs, while others fought to climb away from relegation danger.

From high-scoring thrillers to narrow victories, Week 9 showed why the GPL remains Africa’s most competitive league

Nations FC 1-1 Hohoe United

Nations FC drew 1-1 with Hohoe United at Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Stadium on Friday.

Emmanuel Annor’s late goal denied Hohoe their first away win.

Hohoe took the lead in the 23rd minute through Ati Sena.

Nations dominated possession, registering 58% and 19 total shots.

Emmanuel Annor equalised in the 86th minute.

Nations produced four shots on target and six corners but missed several key chances.

Hohoe defended resolutely and earned a valuable point.

Both teams remain level on points. Nations extended their unbeaten home run to five matches.

Next Match: Nations FC travel to Berekum Chelsea. Hohoe United play away at FC Dreams.

Aduana 0-0 Medeama

Aduana FC and Medeama SC shared a goalless draw at Nana Agyemang Badu Park on Saturday.

The match remained cagey despite high intensity.

Aduana dominated early play, creating opportunities through Siedu Saana, but Medeama goalkeeper Felix Kyei denied all shots.

Medeama grew into the game, threatening on counters in the second half. A late free kick rattled the woodwork, but the score stayed 0-0.
Aduana leads the league, while Medeama remain second. Both teams prepare for upcoming fixtures.

Next Match: Aduana travel to Asante Kotoko. Eleven Wonders host Medeama .

Vision FC 2-1 Eleven Wonders

Ten-man Vision FC defeated Eleven Wonders 2-1 at Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Saturday.

Eleven Wonders scored early in the 2nd minute via Mathew Amponsah.

Vision responded six minutes later with Emmanuel Sanja’s equaliser.

Kingsley Appiah’s 28th-minute red card left Vision with ten men.

Despite the disadvantage, Meshack Adjetey scored the winner in the 60th minute.

Vision extended their unbeaten home record to 15 matches. Wonders remain winless since their top-flight return.

Next Match: Vision FC host Asante Kotoko. Eleven Wonders host Medeama.

Basake Holy Stars 2-0 Bibiani GoldStars

Basake Holy Stars earned their first league win by defeating Bibiani GoldStars 2-0 at AAK Sports Arena on Sunday.

Prince Opoku opened the scoring in the 36th minute. Prince Tweneboah doubled the lead in the 40th minute.

GoldStars struggled to impose themselves despite a few second-half chances.

Holy Stars ended an eight-game winless streak and boosted morale.

Next Match: Basake Holy Stars host Vision. Bibiani GoldStars host Karela United.

Heart of Lions 1-0 Berekum Chelsea

Paul Atta Agyei scored a late winner as Heart of Lions defeated Berekum Chelsea 1-0 at Kpando Stadium.

Atta Agyei entered in the 65th minute and scored in injury time. Lions had early penalty claims waved off.

Michael Ephson had the first second-half shot on target. Heart of Lions secured three points and returned to winning ways.

Next Match: Heart of Lions host Young Apostles. Berekum Chelsea host Nations FC

Young Apostles 3-2 Bechem United

Young Apostles rallied from a goal down to defeat Bechem United 3-2 at Wenchi Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Augustine Okrah scored first for Bechem in the 25th minute.

Issah Husseine equalised for Apostles in the 47th minute.

Issah Nyaabila put Apostles ahead in the 57th minute. Boa-At Regain restored parity in the 79th minute.

Vincent Mobilla scored the winner in the 85th minute.

Young Apostles moved to 8th with 14 points, while Bechem remain in danger.

Next Match: Young Apostles travel to Heart of Lions. Bechem United host FC Samartex.

Karela United 1-1 Dreams FC

Karela United drew 1-1 with Dreams FC at Aliu Mahama Stadium on Sunday.

Malik Abubakar gave Karela the lead in the 6th minute.

Seidu Suraj equalised immediately after halftime in the 46th minute.

Karela dominated possession with 13 shots to Dreams’ four.

Both teams shared the point, with Karela sitting 9th and Dreams 13th.

Next Match: Karela United travel to Bibiani GoldStars. Dreams FC host Hohoe United.

FC Samartex 1-0 Swedru All Blacks

FC Samartex defeated Swedru All Blacks 1-0 at Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday.

Emmanuel Mamah scored from the penalty spot at the end of the first half.

All Blacks finished with ten men after Derrick’s second yellow.

Samartex held the narrow lead to earn three points and climb to 5th in the league standings.

Next Match: FC Samartex travel to Bechem United. Swedru All Blacks host Hearts of Oak.

Hearts of Oak 0-1 Asante Kotoko

Asante Kotoko edged Hearts of Oak 1-0 in Accra Sports Stadium’s first Super Clash of the season.

Referee Reginald Collins Amoah awarded a penalty on the stroke of halftime after Amankwah Baafi fouled Peter Amidu Acquah.

Morifing Donzo converted from the spot.

Mawuli Wayo’s stoppage-time goal for Hearts was disallowed for offside.

Kotoko held on under pressure.

Next Match: Hearts of Oak visit Swedru All Blacks. Asante Kotoko travel to Vision FC.