Matchday 13 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League delivered a surge of excitement, offering fans a weekend packed with drama, surprises and shifting momentum. What many expected to be a routine round of fixtures quickly transformed into a rollercoaster of emotions, as several of the league’s traditional heavyweights unexpectedly dropped points. The standings were shaken, fueling fresh debates among supporters and pundits alike.
At the same time, teams often labelled as underdogs continued to show remarkable improvement. No longer content with simply occupying the lower half of the table, they displayed increasing sharpness, discipline and confidence, clear signs that the gap between the league’s giants and the so-called smaller clubs may be narrowing.
Hohoe United 1–0 Asante Kotoko
The sun hung low over Hohoe Park as home fans gathered with hopeful anticipation. From the first whistle, Hohoe United played with a fire that surprised even their most loyal supporters. Every tackle drew roars, every Kotoko attack was met with determined resistance.
The lone goal arrived in the 25th minute when William Oduro curled a beautifully struck set-piece into the top corner, sending the stadium into chaos.
Kotoko pushed relentlessly, but Hohoe United refused to crumble. When the final whistle sounded, the underdogs had produced the shock of the weekend a famous 1–0 triumph that will echo through their club’s history.
Aduana 0–0 Holy Stars
The scene at Dormaa was calmer, almost cautious. Aduana began the game with controlled possession, weaving passes around a Holy Stars side determined not to give an inch.
Chances came but never fully blossomed.
Shots drifted wide, crosses flew too high, and Holy Stars’ disciplined defending frustrated the home side. As the minutes ticked down, the match felt like a puzzle with no missing pieces. Both teams fought, but neither found the magic moment.
The curtain fell on a goalless draw fair, but unsatisfying for Aduana.
Dreams 2–1 Bechem United
Dreams FC welcomed Bechem United with a sense of purpose. From the start, Dreams moved the ball quickly, dancing through midfield with confidence.
Their early pressure paid off when a swift combination unlocked Bechem’s defense for the opener. Soon after, another flowing move doubled their lead and the stadium came alive with cheers.
But Bechem refused to fade quietly. A second-half goal breathed life into the contest, forcing Dreams to defend with grit.
The closing minutes were tense, but Dreams held firm claiming a well-earned 2–1 victory in a spirited, lively match.
Karela United 2–0 Hearts of Oak
Ayinase crackled with energy as Karela took the field against Hearts of Oak. The home side played with confidence, tackling hard and pushing forward with purpose.
Their first goal came like a spark quick movement, a sharp finish and suddenly the crowd was roaring.
Hearts tried to respond, but their passes lacked rhythm, their attacks lacked bite. Karela sensed weakness and struck again, doubling the lead and tightening their grip.
In the end, Karela stood tall with a commanding 2–0 win, while Hearts were left searching for answers.
Medeama 2–1 Berekum Chelsea
At Akoon Park, The Yellow and Mauve faithful filled the stands with drums and chants. Medeama started brightly, finding their rhythm early and taking the lead with a composed finish.
But Chelsea was not visitor’s content with surrender.
They grew into the game, matching Medeama’s intensity and eventually leveling the score with a well-worked move. The match hung in the balance until a moment of brilliance from Medeama restored their lead.
The final minutes saw fierce pressure from Chelsea, yet Medeama’s backline stood resolute.
Samartex 2–0 Bibiani Gold Stars
In Samreboi, Samartex walked onto the pitch with confidence, carrying the swagger of a team in form. They controlled possession effortlessly, carving open spaces with crisp passing.
A clinical finish handed them the first goal, and from then on, the match felt firmly under their command.
Goldstars tried to push back, but Samartex doubled their lead with another composed strike, sealing the game. It was a statement victory: efficient, controlled and convincing.
Vision FC 0–0 Young Apostles
At the Vision grounds, the match unfolded like a chess battle. Vision FC controlled possession, shifting the ball with patience, but Young Apostles stayed compact, disciplined and determined.
Clear chances were rare and whenever Vision seemed close to finding a breakthrough, Young Apostles met them with solid defending.
The game drifted toward a stalemate, and neither side found the spark to change its fate.
A tactical but uneventful 0–0 draw closed the day’s final fixture.
Nations 2–1 Heart of Lions
Under the midweek sun in Abrankese, Nations FC burst into action with intensity. Their pressing unsettled Heart of Lions and an early goal lifted the crowd.
A second goal gave Nations breathing room, and for a moment, the match seemed comfortably in their hands.
But Lions fought back bravely, slotting in a late goal that forced Nations to defend desperately in the dying minutes. When the whistle sounded, Nations had held on another strong home performance in a season full of promise.
Eleven Wonders 0–2 Swedru All Blacks
Matchday 13 began with a quiet but meaningful clash. Swedru All Blacks travelled with confidence and wasted no time asserting themselves.
Their first goal arrived through neat build-up play, silencing the home crowd. Eleven Wonders struggled to find rhythm, and their frustration grew as All Blacks doubled their lead with a sharp finish.
Despite late effort from Wonders, the visitors remained composed, seeing out a comfortable 2–0 win. It was a statement away performance disciplined, organized, and effective.
By Jesse Otoo
