2026/27 GPL Matchday 7 Wrap Up: FC Samartex beat Medeama to end perfect start as Asante Kotoko cruise over Young Apostles

FC Samartex ended Medeama SC’s perfect start to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season with a 2-1 victory on Matchday Seven.

The match was among the fixtures played across the country on Saturday, 17 October, and Sunday, 18 October.

At the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Joshua Fuseini gave Samartex the lead in the 56th minute before Dominic Amponsah equalised for Medeama in the 78th minute.

Christian Agyenim Boateng then scored deep into added time to secure all three points for the home side.

Elsewhere, Hearts of Oak claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Vision FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema.

Kwesi Asmah scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute to hand the Phobian Club the win.

Berekum Chelsea also secured an impressive 2-0 away victory against Heart of Lions at the Kpando Sports Stadium.

Dramani Awuah opened the scoring in the 40th minute before Paul Attah Agyei sealed the win in the 70th minute.

On Sunday, Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Young Apostles at the Baba Yara Stadium.

After a goalless first half, Hubert Gyau broke the deadlock in the 70th minute before Solomon Nsoh Asaah doubled Kotoko’s lead 11 minutes later.

Iddrisu Huzaif scored a late consolation for Young Apostles, but the visitors could not find an equaliser.

Aduana FC recorded a 1-0 win over 10-man FC AshantiGold 04 at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park, with Abubakar Adams scoring the only goal in the 40th minute.

Basake Holy Stars also secured a narrow victory, beating Bechem United 1-0 at the AAK II Park. Bismark Teye scored the decisive goal five minutes after half-time.

Debibi United produced one of the weekend’s notable results by defeating defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars 1-0 at the Debibi Presby Park.

Maxwell Agyemang scored in the 45th minute to secure the points for the home side.

At the Daasebre Boamah Darko II Park, Port City and Dreams FC shared the points in a 1-1 draw.

Alex Boateng gave Port City the lead two minutes into the second half, but Kelvin Ahiable equalised deep into added time to rescue a point for Dreams FC.

Swedru All Blacks completed the weekend’s fixtures with a 2-0 victory over Karela United at the Swedru Stadium.

Eric Darkwah converted a penalty in the 10th minute to put the home side ahead before Faisal Charwetey doubled their advantage in the 59th minute.

Following the conclusion of Matchday Seven, Medeama SC, Hearts of Oak, Aduana FC and FC Samartex occupy the leading positions in the league standings.

Vision FC, Young Apostles and Dreams FC are among the teams in the relegation zone.

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