2026/27 GHPL MD9 wrap: Debibi United stun Hearts of Oak as Medeama maintain top spot after draw at Kotoko

The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League Matchday 9 concluded with several notable encounters. Debibi United emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Hearts of Oak, marking a significant result for the debutants. Guided by striker Demetrous Sarkodie's goal in the 50th minute, Debibi United secured a memorable win at their home ground, Debibi Presby Park.

In other matches, Aduana FC triumphed 2-0 against Berekum Chelsea, while Asante Kotoko and defending champions Medeama SC ended in a 1-1 draw. The latter side saw Safian Usman score early, but Musa Hamzata equalized for Kotoko before halftime, resulting in a tense stalemate. Basake Holy Stars suffered a 1-0 loss to Dreams FC, with Bernard Kokonu Junior netting the decisive goal in the 50th minute.

Meanwhile, Heart of Lions staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Bechem United 2-1, with Stephen Afoakwah opening the scoring in the 23rd minute and Stephen Afoakwah equalizing for Bechem United just before halftime. Heart of Lions then secured the win with a late two-goal surge, with William Oduro adding a second goal in the final two minutes.

FC Samartex claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Bibiani Gold Stars, with Christian Agyenim Boateng scoring the lone goal in the 26th minute. At Swedru Stadium, Swedru All Blacks were defeated 2-1 by FC AshantiGold 04, with Frederick Twumasi sealing the win in the 77th minute. Young Apostles and Karela United played to a goalless draw at the Wenchi Stadium, with the latter team finishing the match a man down.