{
  "id": 6011058,
  "title": "GPL 2026/27: Asante Kotoko held by debutants Debibi United in four-goal thriller",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/gpl-2026-27-asante-kotoko-held-by-debutants-debibi-united-in-four",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T17:41:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gpl-2026-27-asante-kotoko-held-by-debutants-debibi-united-in-four-goal-thriller/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Debibi United secured a 2-2 draw with Asante Kotoko in their inaugural Ghana Premier League match, held at Berekum Golden City Park. The Ghanaian giants had taken the lead in the 15th minute through Yakubu Dogo following a precise finish. However, Debibi United rallied twice to secure a point in their maiden top-flight game. Richard Owusu equalized in the 49th minute with a well-placed free-kick, before Debibi doubled their advantage in the 73rd minute. Kotoko's Hubert Gyau pulled one back in the 79th minute, but the visitors' second goal proved decisive. The draw saw Kotoko finish the season's opening round sixth in the league table, while Debibi United now sit just behind them.",
  "summary": "The draw for Kotoko means new head coach Eric Tinkler begins his first competitive league game in charge with a point rather than a victory.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "2026/27 GHPL MD1 Wrap: Hearts of Oak hit four against Chelsea as Kotoko held by Debibi United",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/2026-27-ghpl-md1-wrap-hearts-of-oak-hit-four-against-chelsea-as",
        "published": "2026-09-06T17:54:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}