GPL Week 7: Hearts, Kotoko Win As Samartex End Medeama Unbeaten Run

Samartex, Hearts of Oak and Medeama lead the Ghana Premier League table after Matchday 7 with 14 points each after a weekend of late drama and crucial wins.

According to a report published by Pulse Ghana on October 19, 2026, GPL Week 7 results saw Hearts of Oak edge Vision FC 1-0, Kotoko defeat Young Apostles 2-1 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, and Samartex snatch a late winner to beat defending champions Medeama 2-1 at the Nsenkyire Arena. Elsewhere, Debibi United, Aduana FC, Basake Holy Stars, Berekum Chelsea, and Swedru All Blacks also recorded victories, while Port City and Dreams FC shared the points in a 1-1 draw. The table shows Samartex, Hearts of Oak and Medeama all on 14 points after seven matches. Aduana FC sit fourth with 13 points, while Kotoko are eighth with 11 points. Vision FC are 16th with six points, Young Apostles 17th with six points, and Dreams FC bottom with three points.

According to a report published by Ghanamma on October 19, 2026, Hearts of Oak continued their recovery in the Ghana Premier League with a narrow 1-0 victory over Vision FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku Complex in Tema. Substitute Kwesi Asmah scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, capitalising on a loose clearance inside the penalty area before finishing with his left foot. The Phobians struggled to find a breakthrough for much of the contest, while goalkeeper Benjamin Asare made an important save to keep Hearts in contention. The victory followed their previous win over Port City and strengthened their position among the early title contenders. Asante Kotoko secured a 2-1 victory over Young Apostles at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. After a goalless first half, Hubert Gyau broke the deadlock in the 69th minute before Solomon Asaah doubled Kotoko’s advantage in the 81st minute. Young Apostles reduced the deficit through Iddrisu Huzaif in the 90+3rd minute.

According to a report published by GH Sports News on October 19, 2026, Medeama SC suffered their first defeat of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign as FC Samartex 1996 claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory, while Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko and Aduana FC recorded important wins on an action-packed Matchday 7. The weekend produced six home victories, two away wins and one draw across nine matches, with the race at the top of the table tightening. Results: Vision FC vs Hearts of Oak 0-1, Heart of Lions vs Berekum Chelsea 0-2, FC Samartex vs Medeama SC 2-1, Asante Kotoko vs Young Apostles 2-1, Aduana FC vs FC AshantiGold 1-0, Basake Holy Stars vs Bechem United 1-0, Debibi United vs Bibiani Gold Stars 1-0, Port City vs Dreams FC 1-1, Swedru All Blacks vs Karela United 2-0.

According to a report published by Adomonline on October 19, 2026, FC Samartex ended Medeama SC’s perfect start to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season with a dramatic 2-1 victory as Matchday Seven concluded on Sunday. Christian Agyenim Boateng scored deep into added time to secure all three points for Samartex at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, handing Medeama their first defeat of the campaign. Joshua Fuseini had given the home side the lead in the 56th minute before Dominic Amponsah equalised for Medeama in the 78th minute. Boateng then struck late to seal a memorable win for Samartex. Berekum Chelsea also recorded an impressive 2-0 away win against Heart of Lions at the Kpando Sports Stadium.

This report is based on verified publications by Pulse Ghana on October 19, 2026, Ghanamma on October 19, 2026, GH Sports News on October 19, 2026, and Adomonline on October 19, 2026.

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