{
  "id": 6100821,
  "title": "GPL: Hearts make emphatic winning start, Debibi United hold Kotoko",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/gpl-hearts-make-emphatic-winning-start-debibi-united-hold-kotoko",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T04:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gpl-hearts-make-emphatic-winning-start-debibi-united-hold-kotoko/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hearts of Oak kicked off their 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season with an emphatic 4-0 win against Berekum Chelsea at the University of Ghana Stadium. Veteran striker John Antwi scored twice in the first half, followed by goals from Mohammed Ali and Mamadou Kourouma, securing a triumphant start for the Phobians. Coach Nebojsa Kapor extended his winning record with this impressive victory following last week's loss in the Democracy Cup. In a tightly contested match, Debibi United FC emerged victorious with a 2-2 draw against Asante Kotoko at the Golden City Park. Despite Kotoko taking the lead through Yakubu Dogo in the first half, Richard Owusu netted twice for the debutants, tying the score with 15 minutes left. Hubert Gyau's late goal in the 81st minute secured the point for Debibi United. Port City FC and FC AshantiGold '04 shared a 1-1 draw, with Zak Musah giving FC AshantiGold '04 the lead, only for Hamza Zakari to level the score.",
  "summary": "Hearts of Oak opened their 2026/27 Ghana Premier League (GPL) campaign in impressive fashion with a commanding 4-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea at the University of Ghana Stadium.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-06T17:41:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}