Kotoko Stumble, Hearts of Lions shine as matchday 9 delivers 13 Goals in Ghana Premier League

Asante Kotoko were held to a draw by Medeama SC, while Heart of Lions, Aduana FC and FC Ashantigold recorded important victories in an entertaining Matchday 9 of the Ghana Premier League. The Ghana Premier League served up an entertaining round of football on Sunday, 1 November 2026, with eight matches producing 13 goals, four home victories and two away wins.

At the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Asante Kotoko were unable to make home advantage count as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Medeama SC in one of the day's headline fixtures. Kotoko will view the result as a missed opportunity to secure maximum points, while Medeama will take encouragement from earning a valuable point away from home.

Heart of Lions, meanwhile, produced one of the day's notable performances, beating Bechem United 2-1 at the Kpando Stadium. The victory gave the home supporters plenty to celebrate and underlined the club's determination to make an impact this season.

Aduana FC also enjoyed a comfortable afternoon, defeating Berekum Chelsea 2-0 at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park. The result was a positive statement from the Dormaa-based side as they continued their campaign with all three points.

There was further home success for Debibi United, who edged Hearts of Oak 1-0 at the Debibi Presby Park. Hearts of Oak were unable to find an equaliser and left empty-handed after a difficult afternoon.

FC Samartex 1996 also secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Gold Stars SC at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in Samreboi, adding another important three points to their tally. Away from home, Dreams FC claimed a valuable 1-0 win against Basake Holy Stars at the AAK II Sports Arena in Basake.

It was a disciplined performance that earned the visitors maximum points. FC Ashantigold also had reason to celebrate after overcoming Swedru All Blacks FC 2-1 at the Swedru Stadium.

The visitors showed their attacking quality to secure one of the round's two away victories. The other goalless encounter came at the Wenchi Stadium, where Young Apostles and Karela United FC shared the points following a 0-0 draw.

Matchday 9 results Asante Kotoko 1-1 Medeama SC Heart of Lions 2-1 Bechem United Basake Holy Stars 0-1 Dreams FC Aduana FC 2-0 Berekum Chelsea Young Apostles 0-0 Karela United Debibi United 1-0 Hearts of Oak FC Samartex 1996 1-0 Gold Stars Swedru All Blacks 1-2 FC Ashantigold