{
  "id": 4837547,
  "title": "Medeama crowned 2026 Champion of Champions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/medeama-crowned-2026-champion-of-champions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T09:47:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/medeama-crowned-2026-champion-of-champions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Medeama SC has been declared the 2026 Champion of Champions following a 2-0 triumph over Nations FC at the TNA Stadium. The victory, achieved by goals from defender Fatawu Sulemana and winger Emmanuel Annor, marks Medeama's first piece of silverware prior to the commencement of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season. The Ghana Premier League champions established their dominance from the outset, capitalizing on a penalty awarded to Sulemana, who scored the opening goal. As the second half progressed, Medeama maintained their momentum, with Annor adding a second goal through a skilled lob past the goalkeeper. The win ensures Medeama kick off the new campaign with a winning record and the 2026 Champion of Champions trophy, providing a strong start to what is expected to be a challenging season. The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League is set to begin this weekend, marking another thrilling chapter in domestic football. Prior to their domestic duties, Medeama SC will focus on their continental commitments, facing DR Congo's TP Mazembe in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary-round tie, followed by a trip to Bamako, Mali, to compete in the CAF Confederation Cup against FC Diarra. The Champion of Champions tournament serves as the opening event of the new domestic football season, featuring the winners of the Ghana Premier League and the MTN FA Cup.",
  "summary": "Medeama SC have been crowned 2026 Champion of Champions after securing an impressive 2-0 victory over Nations FC at the TNA Stadium on Sunday. A goal in each half from defender Fatawu Sulemana and winger Emmanuel Annor handed the Ghana Premier League champions their first piece of silverware ahead of the start of the 2026/27 … The post Medeama crowned 2026 Champion of Champions appeared first on…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Medeama lift Champions of Champions with 2-0 win over Nations FC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/medeama-lift-champions-of-champions-with-2-0-win-over-nations-fc",
        "published": "2026-08-31T07:16:40.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}