{
  "id": 7364246,
  "title": "AshantiGold’s David Gyamfi Junior shines as 8 outstanding performers win GPL Matchweek 2 NASCO awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ashantigolds-david-gyamfi-junior-shines-as-8-outstanding-performers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T17:38:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ashantigolds-david-gyamfi-junior-shines-as-8-outstanding-performers-win-gpl-matchweek-2-nasco-awards/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eight players were rewarded for their remarkable displays during the second weekend of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, earning the prestigious NASCO Man of the Match awards. Among the standout performers, David Gyamfi Junior of FC AshantiGold shone brightly, scoring a hat-trick in AshantiGold's 3-1 triumph over Vision FC at the Len Clay Stadium. This electrifying performance secured him the NASCO accolade and a 32-inch television set. In Swedru, Eric Wiafe Darkwah of Swedru All Blacks FC impressed in a 1-0 victory over Debibi United FC, dictating play with his midfield prowess. Joseph Amoah of Asante Kotoko shone in Kumasi, guiding his team to a 2-1 win over Heart of Lions at Baba Yara Stadium. Jonah Attuquaye of Berekum Chelsea was unplayable, leading his side to a 3-1 victory against Dreams FC at home. Zakari Musah of FC Samartex delivered a commendable performance in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Aduana FC, earning him the Man of the Match award. The match produced six home wins and two away wins, with a total of 21 goals scored in the weekend's action.",
  "summary": "Eight players were recognized for their outstanding performances for their respective clubs over the weekend as they were adjudged winners of the NASCO Man of the Match awards for Matchweek 2 of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League.",
  "key_points": [
    "David Gyamfi Junior scores hat-trick, wins NASCO award",
    "Eric Wiafe Darkwah leads Swedru All Blacks to 1-0 win",
    "Joseph Amoah guides Asante Kotoko to 2-1 victory"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}