• Fri, Oct 2026

Aduana FC ends Asante Kotoko's unbeaten record as Hearts of Oak also suffer first defeat in the GPL

Aduana FC ends Asante Kotoko's unbeaten record as Hearts of Oak also suffer first defeat in the GPL

There were a lot of talking points to savour in the nine matches played in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) over the weekend as the two giants Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak both lost their unbeaten start to the campaign.

On a weekend of drama and excitement, 21 goals were recorded across the country with four home wins, three away victories and two drawn games.

The biggest upset of the weekend was recorded in Kumasi where Asante Kotoko lost for the first time in the GPL to Aduana FC in a home game.

The Porcupines were humbled 2-0 with Aduana FC who played majority of the game with 10 men, scoring in each half.

Defeat, was Kotoko's first of this campaign as they remain on five points from the four matches they have played.

Victory at the Baba Yara Stadium, was the second of the season for Aduana FC and, it takes their points tally to seven after four matches.

Karela United stunned Accra Hearts of Oak for the second season running at home as they pipped the Phobians by a lone goal at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, Tamale.

Karela United have six points to show on the table, one point behind Hearts of Oak who lost for the first time this season.

Newly promoted Port City FC produced a sensational first half performance to win 2-0 at Bibiani against GoldStars on Sunday.

Defeat, was the second at home for the Miners who have three points with Port City unbeaten on their debut campaign with seven points.

Reigning champions Medeama SC maintained their unbeaten start to the defence of the title they won last season with a comprehensive 4-1 home win over Basake Holy Stars at Tarkwa.

With a game in hand, the Mauve and Yellow have seven points as they look to retain the championship.

Holy Stars have lost their opening two away games and, they have six points to show on the table.

FC AshantiGold 04 continued with their perfect 100% home record with a 2-1 win over fellow debutants Debibi United at the Len Clay Stadium, Obuasi.

The Miners have seven points as they chase the title with United stuck on four points.

Heart of Lions came from behind to record a 2-1 away win over Young Apostles at Wenchi.

The win, was their first of the campaign and, it takes their points tally to five with Apostles on three points.

Bechem United have seven points, thanks to their 1-0 home win over Dreams FC at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.

Dreams FC remains the only side yet to record a win after four matches in the competition, rooted to the foot of the table with one point.

The games between All Blacks and FC Samartex 1996 and that of Berekum Chelsea and Vision FC, both ended 1-1 at Swedru and Berekum respectively.

All Blacks have five points; Samartex who are also unbeaten, have eight as they top the table; Vision FC have five points with Chelsea on four points.

The 2026-27 season will continue with the Matchday Five fixtures this weekend staring on Thursday in Kumasi where Asante Kotoko will host Karela United.

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