Match day six of the Ghana Premier Leagueof the 2025/26 season comes off this weekend, after Ghana officially booked a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sealing the qualification with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Comoros at a vibrant Accra Sports Stadium.
With five matches played so far this season in the Ghana Premier League, some shocking results were recorded. Some of the league’s heavyweights, who were predicted to be favourites to win the league are struggling to find their feet. Although some of the newly promoted sides are gradually grinding the results, others are finding it difficult and have to put in much effort if they seek to remain in the league.
Avoiding Violence
An incident on match day four, when Hearts of Oak travelled to face Bechem United, nearly escalated into chaos but was swiftly contained by the match officials. Tensions flared after the referee awarded a free kick against Hearts, prompting a Hearts official to attempt to confront the referee physically. Such behavior is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. The Ghana Football Association must take firm measures to protect referees and uphold discipline on and off the field.
As the saying goes, “The one who follows must watch the leader’s footsteps.” This highlights the important role the team, its management and players play as examples for the fans. Supporters look up to them, and as such, the management, players and officials must uphold a high standard of professionalism both on and off the field.
Below are the match day six previews;
Berekum Chelsea, Hearts face off in Berekum
Berekum Chelsea looks to get their second win of the season as they host Heart of Oak at the Berekum Golden City Park on Saturday afternoon.
Chelsea hasn’t been impressive this season and will seek a result that would rouse the fans. Sitting 13th on the league log, Berekum Chelsea have scored thrice and conceded 5. This clearly shows they are defensively unstable and need to correct them, going into this encounter. After four matches played, Chelsea has won 1, drawn 1, and lost 2. Chelsea needed to put in much effort if they look to remain in the league.
Accra Hearts of Oak haven’t been beaten this season. The back line of the team has been outstanding, with Ghana number one goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, joining the team from international duty. This will make the defensive set-up even stronger.
The Phobians have had problems of their own, by finding it difficult to score. After five matches played, Hearts have scored 2 and haven’t conceded a goal yet. The attack needs to be scoring goals to complement their good defense.
Hearts have been impressive anytime these two sides meet and will look to maintain such a remarkable record. Hearts have won 3 out of their last five meetings, with 2 ending in draws.
Bibiani Gold Stars welcome Hearts of Lions
Bibiani looks to return to winning ways when they host Heart of Lions on match day six of the 2025/26 season.
The defending champions, Gold Stars, didn’t start the season well and would look to get a result that would get the fans behind them. They’ve lost 4 out of their last five matches and this speaks badly of a team looking forward to defending their title.
They’ve conceded twice the number of goals scored. After losing their recent match away against Visions FC, they will look to return to winning ways. New head coach, Maxwell Konadu, would look to get the fans behind him and to do so, he needs to be winning matches.
Heart of Lions hasn’t lost a match this season and will be looking to maintain this record when they travel away. Sitting 2nd on the league log, Lions will do their best to get the necessary results. They’ve scored 6 and conceded 1 and this shows they have an effective attack and a stable defense.
In their last five matches, Bibiani has won 1, and three of the matches ended in a draw. Their most recent meeting was in the GHALCA top four. The match ended in a draw, but Bibiani won on penalties.
With Lions’ impressive form and Bibiani’s inconsistent performance, Lions should take advantage of this and get the necessary results, but nothing can be taken from Bibiani, whose new coach would look to get a win.
Leaders Medeama host Samartex
Medeama is looking to maintain impressive form when they host Samartex on match day six of the season.
Sitting first in the league, Medeama scored 10 and conceded 3. This clearly shows the attackers are decisive in front of the goal. Coming from a win at home against Dreams, Medeama will be looking to build on that and get the necessary results.
Samartex hasn’t lost a match this season and would seek a good performance going into this encounter. Although they haven’t lost a match, they conceded twice the number of goals scored and should work on that before going into this game, as their opponent are explosive when they get to the final third.
The last five meetings between these two teams have resulted in some remarkable results. Medeama has won 1, two matches ended in a draw and Samartex has won 3. Although on paper Samartex is the favourite going into this match, nothing is assured when these teams meet.
The Porcupine Warriors won’t play this weekend as they host Wydad at the Accra Sports Stadium in their quest to get promotion to the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup.
By Jesse Otoo
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Bibiani Gold Stars players
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Berekum Chelsea FC
Hearts of Oak players
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