The tenth matchday of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League fixtures kicks off tomorrow, promising plenty of excitement, as the competition gradually takes shape. Teams will be looking to bounce back from recent lapses, while those in good form will be eager to maintain their momentum.
However, as thrilling as the football has been so far, the image of the sport took a hit during the recent Super Clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium. Unfortunate scenes unfolded after the final whistle. Hearts of Oak’s Hussein Mohammed confronted the match official in a manner contrary to the rules of the game.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) acted promptly by writing to both the player and the club; a commendable step. Nonetheless, stricter measures must be implemented to ensure that such behavior is not repeated in future matches, as incidents like this tarnish the reputation of the league.
Below are the match day nine previews;
All Blacks host Hearts tomorrow
All eyes will be on the Swedru Stadium this weekend as Swedru All Blacks host Hearts of Oak for their first-ever Ghana Premier League meeting. The clash promises to be an exciting contest, with both clubs eager to make a statement at opposite ends of the table.
Newly-promoted Swedru All Blacks sit 15th on the log with seven points from nine matches and will be seeking a result against one of the league’s heavyweights. The Black and Whites have recorded one win, four draws, and four defeats, scoring eight goals and conceding ten.
Despite their struggles, Coach Ahmed Ibrahim Fathi side has shown glimpses of promise, especially at home, where they’ve held stronger opponents to close score lines.
Hearts of Oak, meanwhile, are gradually rediscovering their form after a shaky start to the season. The Phobians sit fifth with 16 points, having won four, drawn four, and lost one.
Coming off a defeat to archrivals Asante Kotoko on home soil, Hearts will travel to Swedru eager to bounce back to winning ways. Under new coach Didi Dramani, the team has tightened its defense and looks more confident in attack, with Hamza Issah and Mawuli Wayo leading their resurgence. Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is away on national duty and will, therefore, be unavailable for this fixture.
Swedru All Blacks will hope to turn their home ground into a fortress, while Hearts of Oak will aim to return to form and continue their push toward the top of the table.
Kotoko, Aduana faceoff in Kumasi
Asante Kotoko welcomes league leaders Aduana Stars to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium this weekend in what promises to be a fierce Ghana Premier League Matchday 10 contest.
Aduana currently sit atop the table with 19 points after nine matches, having won six, drawn one, and lost two.
Their recent form has been impressive, with four wins in their last five games; a sign of growing consistency under Coach Cioaba Aristica. The Ogya Boys boast the league’s best defense, conceding only four goals while scoring nine.
Kotoko, on the other hand, are beginning to find their rhythm after a slow start. The Porcupine Warriors are seventh on the table with 15 points and are unbeaten in their last four matches. Under Coach Karim Zito, they have tightened up defensively and look sharper in attack, with forward Morifying Donzo rediscovering his scoring touch.
The head-to-head record suggests this fixture is usually tightly contested. In their last five league meetings, Kotoko have won three, Aduana one, with one ending in a draw. Interestingly, Kotoko have managed to secure rare away wins in Dormaa in recent seasons a feat few teams have achieved.
With Aduana aiming to extend their lead at the summit and Kotoko seeking to break into the top four, fans should expect a tactical, hard-fought encounter in Kumasi.
Gold Stars, Karela in Western Derby
A Western derby is on the horizon as Bibiani Gold Stars host Karela United on Matchday 10. Both sides are determined to climb higher up the table.
Gold Stars currently sit fourth with 17 points from nine matches, enjoying one of their best starts to a season. The Miners have won five, drawn one, and lost three, scoring 10 goals and conceding 11. At home, Dun’s Park has become a fortress, with Bibiani Gold Stars showing resilience and attacking flair in front of their fans.
Karela United, positioned ninth with 13 points, have also displayed moments of brilliance but have struggled with consistency. They have three wins, four draws, and two defeats so far, scoring 11 goals and conceding 11. Despite defensive lapses, their balanced attack makes them a threat to any opponent.
The rivalry between these two sides is intense, with close results over the years. In their last six meetings, Karela have won three, Gold Stars two, and one ended in a draw. Their most recent clash in May saw Karela claim a narrow 1–0 away win, proving they can handle the pressure in Bibiani.
With just four points separating the teams, this match promises to be an end-to-end affair. Gold Stars will count on home advantage to seek revenge, while Karela will aim to maintain their dominance in this regional rivalry.
By Jesse Otoo
GPL FIXTURES
Saturday
Swedru All Blacks 15:00 Hearts of Oak
Sunday
Bechem United 15:00 Samartex
Berekum Chelsea 15:00 Nations FC
Bibiani Gold Stars 15:00 Karela
Dreams 15:00 Hohoe United
Eleven Wonders 15:00 Medeama
Heart of Lions 15:00 Young Apostles
Holy Stars 15:00 Vision
Asante Kotoko 15:30Aduana
