Round Four of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League delivered drama across the country, with Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak suffering their first defeats of the campaign, while defending champions Medeama SC finally found their winning touch.
A total of 21 goals were scored across the nine matches, with four teams winning at home, three securing away victories and two games ending in draws.
Karela United 1-0 Hearts of Oak
Hearts of Oak’s unbeaten start to the new Ghana Premier League season came to an end after Karela United snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.
The Phobians entered the encounter without a defeat and had also built their early campaign around a strong defensive record. However, Karela proved difficult to break down as the hosts matched Hearts throughout a closely contested encounter.
After starting strongly, the Phobians will now have to respond quickly as the early-season battle for positions begins to intensify.
Asante Kotoko 0-2 Aduana FC
Asante Kotoko endured a frustrating afternoon at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium as 10-man Aduana FC produced a disciplined display to claim an impressive 2-0 away victory.
Stephen Amankona gave Aduana an early advantage, opening the scoring in the seventh minute. The visitors’ task became considerably more difficult when Raymond Agyemang was sent off late in the first half, leaving Aduana to negotiate the remainder of the contest with a numerical disadvantage.
Kotoko were expected to make their extra man count after the break, but Aduana remained compact and organized while still posing a threat on the counterattack when Seidu Saana struck to make it 2-0.
Medeama SC 4-1 Basake Holy Stars
Defending champions Medeama SC finally announced themselves in the new league campaign with an emphatic 4-1 comeback victory over Basake Holy Stars at the TNA Stadium.
The afternoon initially threatened to become another difficult one for the Mauve and Yellows when Patrick Ocran handed Holy Stars the lead in the 14th minute. Medeama’s response, however, was devastating.
After a difficult beginning to their title defense, Medeama’s first league victory provides a timely boost and, more importantly, offered a reminder of their attacking quality.
Bibiani Gold Stars 0-2 Port City
Newly promoted Port City continued to make their presence felt in the top flight after securing an impressive 2-0 away victory over Bibiani Gold Stars at Dun’s Park.
The victory strengthened Port City’s encouraging start to life in the Premier League, while Gold Stars were left with a third defeat from their opening four matches.
AshantiGold 2-1 Debibi United
AshantiGold returned to winning ways after overcoming Debibi United 2-1 at the Len Clay Stadium.
The Miners broke the deadlock in the 38th minute when Abdul Samed Yakubu found the back of the net, but their advantage did not survive until the interval.
Debibi responded just before halftime through Clement Nketiah, ensuring the two sides went into the break level and setting up an intriguing second period.
AshantiGold eventually regained the advantage in the 65th minute when Frederick Twumasi struck what proved to be the winning goal.
Young Apostles 1-2 Heart of Lions
Heart of Lions produced one of the most dramatic performances of the weekend, coming from behind and scoring deep into stoppage time to defeat Young Apostles 2-1 despite finishing with 10 men.
The dramatic victory gave Heart of Lions their first league win of the season and demonstrated considerable character after falling behind early and later being reduced to 10 men.
Bechem United 1-0 Dreams FC
Bechem United continued their positive start to the campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Dreams FC.
The decisive moment arrived almost immediately, with Derrick Atta Afriyie heading Bechem into the lead in the fourth minute following a free-kick delivery from Augustine Okrah.
For Dreams FC, meanwhile, the difficult opening to the campaign continued, with the side still searching for its first victory after four matches.
Berekum Chelsea 1-1 Vision FC
Berekum Chelsea were denied all three points at the death after Vision FC fought back to secure a 1-1 draw at Golden City Park.
The draw extended Vision’s unbeaten run to three matches, while Chelsea were left disappointed after coming within minutes of securing a home victory.
Swedru All Blacks 1-1 FC Samartex
Swedru All Blacks and FC Samartex could not be separated after battling to a 1-1 draw at the Swedru Sports Stadium.
The Black Magicians made a promising start in front of their supporters, taking the lead through Mohammed Musah Salifu in the 10th minute. Samartex, however, gradually worked their way back into the contest and found their equalizer eight minutes into the second half when Kweku Owusu made it 1-1.
The result meant the points were shared, with Samartex moving onto eight points from their opening four matches and remaining unbeaten at this early stage of the campaign.
By Jesse Otoo
