GPL 2026/27: Medeama go top after win over Port City
The defending champions claimed a 1-0 victory in their matchday two outstanding game in the league, with Kelvin Nkrumah scoring the only goal of the game at the TnA Stadium.
Medeama Sporting Club has ascended to the top of the Ghana Premier League table after defeating Port City 1-0. The defending champions secured the victory in a closely contested match at the TnA Stadium. The decisive moment came in the second minute of added time when young player Kelvin Nkrumah scored the only goal of the game.
Despite Port City's efforts to equalize, they failed to create any clear-cut chances against the solid Medeama defense. The game's fortunes took a significant turn in the 66th minute when Port City's Ransford Lartey received a red card, leaving the team with 10 players for the remainder of the match. Medeama capitalized on their numerical advantage to dominate the closing stages and secure a crucial victory, elevating them to the top of the Premier League standings with eight points. Port City, now facing their first defeat of the season, dropped to fifth place in the table.
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