The 2025/26 BetPawa Ghana Premier League began over the weekend with exciting results across various match venues.
Asante Kotoko finally broke their 15-year winless run at the Golden City Park after edging Berekum Chelsea 1-0 in an enthralling contest. Albert Amoah’s decisive strike secured all three points for the Porcupine Warriors, serving as a timely morale booster ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash with Nigeria‘s Kwara United.
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Accra Hearts of Oak endured a frustrating start to the campaign, settling for a goalless draw against league debutants Hohoe United at the Accra Sports Stadium. Despite going down to 10 men in the second half, Hohoe United held firm to snatch their first-ever GPL point.
Defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars began their title defence on a strong note, defeating Bechem United 2-1 at the Duns Park. Samuel Atta Kumi scored twice in the first half to put the Gold Stars in control, while Dalvin Yeboah’s wonder strike for Bechem proved only a consolation.
Medeama SC, tipped among the favourites, also enjoyed a flying start after beating Young Apostles 2-0 away from home. Goals from Paul Yeboah and Emmanuel Owusu ensured a confident opening for the “Mauve and Yellow.”
Elsewhere, Nations FC came from behind to hand Swedru All Blacks a 2-1 defeat at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, spoiling the latter’s return to the GPL after 16 years. Kweku Asuandze Baffoe gave All Blacks the lead, but Nations FC’s second-half response sealed the comeback.
GPL Week One results:
- Hearts of Oak 0–0 Hohoe United
- Berekum Chelsea 0–1 Asante Kotoko
- Nations FC 2–1 Swedru All Blacks
- Young Apostles 0–2 Medeama SC
- Gold Stars 2–1 Bechem United
- Vision FC 0–0 FC Samartex
- Heart of Lions 1–0 Dreams FC
- Basake Holy Stars 0–0 Eleven Wonders
- Karela United 1–0 Aduana Stars
