2026/27 GHPL MD6 wrap: Medeama thrash Heart of Lions to stay top as Kotoko lose to All Blacks

Medeama SC maintained their impressive form in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League with a convincing 3-1 victory over Heart of Lions, while Asante Kotoko suffered a narrow defeat to Swedru All Blacks on Matchday Six.

The round of matches, which began on Saturday and concluded on Sunday, produced several decisive results, including wins for Hearts of Oak, Bechem United, Berekum Chelsea and Bibiani Gold Stars.

At the Swedru Stadium, Swedru All Blacks stunned Kotoko 1-0 after a late penalty decided the contest.

Following a goalless first half, the home side were awarded a spot-kick after Kotoko left-back Patrick Asiedu fouled Baah Junior inside the penalty area.

Wiafe Darkwah converted from the spot to secure all three points for All Blacks.

Hearts of Oak also recorded a narrow 1-0 victory over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium. Frank Duku’s superb first-half header proved decisive as the Phobians claimed the win.

At the Len Clay Stadium, FC AshantiGold edged FC Samartex 1-0, with Raphael Ankamah converting a first-half penalty to settle the encounter.

Bechem United produced one of the most entertaining performances of the weekend, beating Vision FC 4-2 at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.

Emmanuel Kobi opened the scoring for the Hunters in the 39th minute, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead at half-time.

Vision FC responded immediately after the break, with Benjamin Kwarteng equalising two minutes into the second half before Ruben Quaye put the visitors ahead in the 51st minute.

Bechem United fought back, with Yaw Acheampong restoring parity in the 62nd minute. Kofi Tompuo then scored in the 87th minute to put the hosts in front before a late own goal sealed an entertaining victory.

Berekum Chelsea secured a commanding 3-0 win over Debibi United at the Golden City Park.

Stephen Kwakye broke the deadlock seven minutes before half-time, giving Chelsea a slender advantage at the interval.

Dramani Awuah extended the lead in the 71st minute before Emmanuel Ofosu completed the scoring in the 92nd minute.

At DUN’s Park, Bibiani Gold Stars returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars. Kwame Opoku scored in both halves to ensure the home side collected maximum points.

Karela United also claimed a 1-0 home win over Dreams FC at the Aliu Mahama Stadium, with Malik Abubakar’s 22nd-minute strike proving enough to secure victory and deepen the visitors’ difficulties.

Defending champions Medeama continued their strong run with a 3-1 triumph over Heart of Lions at the TNA Stadium.

Emmanuel Annor gave the Yellow and Mauve side the lead in the 28th minute, with the hosts taking a 1-0 advantage into the break.

Medeama increased their intensity after half-time, and Kingsley Braye struck twice in quick succession, scoring in the 64th and 66th minutes to put the champions firmly in control.

Komi Mawutodzi Agbadji scored a late consolation for Heart of Lions in added time, but Medeama held on to claim another important victory.

At the Wenchi Stadium, Young Apostles edged Aduana FC 1-0 in a hard-fought encounter. Samuel Prempeh converted a first-half penalty to give the home side all three points.

At the conclusion of the weekend’s fixtures, Medeama SC, FC Samartex, Hearts of Oak and Port City FC occupied the top four positions in the league table.

Young Apostles, Debibi United and Dreams FC were in the relegation zone as the campaign continued to gather momentum.