2026/27 GPL: Medeama return to top as Hearts of Oak extend winning run
Medeama SC returned to the top of the Ghana Premier League table after edging Aduana FC 1-0, while Accra Hearts of Oak continued their winning run as Matchday Eight delivered several exciting results across the country.
Medeama SC reclaimed the top spot in the Ghana Premier League following a 1-0 victory over Aduana FC, while Accra Hearts of Oak maintained their winning streak through a 1-0 triumph against Basake Holy Stars. The defending champions triumphed at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Sunday, October 25, with Nana Kofi Babil netting the winning goal in the 81st minute.
Medeama entered the match seeking redemption after losing their previous game to FC Samartex. The narrow win placed Mauve and Yellow at 17 points, equaling Hearts of Oak, but they lead on goal difference. Hearts of Oak started the matchday with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Basake Holy Stars, thanks to Martin Kakari's late goal at the University of Ghana Stadium.
The Phobians extended their winning streak to three matches, still vying for the top position. Accra Hearts of Oak secured a 1-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars, while Asante Kotoko faced a 1-1 draw with FC AshantiGold 04 in the Ashanti Derby. Bibiani Gold Stars defeated Heart of Lions 2-1, with Godfred John Arthur scoring a late winner.
Bechem United won 3-0 against Debibi United, and Vision FC ended their six-match winless run with a 3-1 away victory over Dreams FC. At the bottom of the table, Debibi United, Young Apostles, and Dreams FC remained in the relegation zones as the fight for survival persists.
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