{
  "id": 9018074,
  "title": "GPL Week 3: Port City’s Gyetuah bags a brace as 9 outstanding players named NASCO Players of the Match",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/gpl-week-3-port-citys-gyetuah-bags-a-brace-as-9-outstanding-players",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T21:37:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gpl-week-3-port-citys-gyetuah-bags-a-brace-as-9-outstanding-players-named-nasco-players-of-the-match/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NASCO Week 3 of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League brought nine standout players recognized as Players of the Match. Nine matches generated a total of 19 goals, with defending champions Medeama SC, Hearts of Oak, and Asante Kotoko all failing to secure points. Port City FC and Debibi United claimed both of their first-ever victories in the top flight.\n\nIn a thrilling encounter at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, Vision FC defeated Medeama SC 1-1, with midfielder Alidu Mohammed earning Man of the Match honors for Vision FC.\n\nHeart of Lions FC, currently winless, drew 0-0 with Swedru All Blacks FC at the Kpando Sports Stadium. Centre-back Abdul Jalilu of Heart of Lions was awarded Man of the Match for his defensive efforts.\n\nDefending league leaders Hearts of Oak suffered a goalless draw against Bechem United FC at the University of Ghana Stadium. Winger Isaiah Nyarko of Hearts of Oak was named the Man of the Match.\n\nAt the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Asante Kotoko faced FC Samartex 1996 and shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw. Midfielder Samed Kyei of FC Samartex was awarded Man of the Match.\n\nPort City FC secured their first-ever Ghana Premier League victory with a 2-1 win over Berekum Chelsea. Port City's Francis Gyetuah was instrumental in the win, scoring in the 7th and 79th minutes, earning the crucial Man of the Match award.\n\nAduana FC achieved their first win of the season with a dramatic late victory over Karela United. Aduana's Stephen Amankona opened the scoring from the penalty spot, while Mohammed Shawkan secured the win in added time, earning Amankona the NASCO Man of the Match accolade.\n\nDebibi United also made history with their first-ever win in the top flight, defeating Young Apostles FC 3-0. Former Kotoko striker Kwadwo Obeng Jnr was crucial, netting a brace in the 4th and 34th minutes, earning him the Man of the Match honor.",
  "summary": "Nine outstanding players were once again, named NASCO Man of the Match winners for Matchweek 3 of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, following an action-packed weekend that produced 19 goals across nine matches.",
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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."
}