Hearts’ opening days woes continue as Kotoko break Berekum curse
GHPL Matchday 1 Wrap: Wins for Kotoko, Medeama, Hearts drop points

The opening weekend of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League delivered drama, surprises, and historic wins across all match centers.
On Friday, Accra Sports Stadium hosted the season’s curtain-raiser where Hearts of Oak were held to a frustrating goalless draw by newly promoted Hohoe United. Despite finishing with 10 men, the visitors held firm to secure a valuable point.

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Saturday’s headline fixture saw Asante Kotoko end their 15-year winless run in Berekum, edging Berekum Chelsea 1-0 at the Golden City Park. A late strike from Albert Amoah sealed the Porcupines’ historic victory.
Meanwhile, reigning champions Bibiani Goldstars began their title defense on a strong note, with Samuel Atta Kumi’s brace inspiring them to a 2-1 win over Bechem United at Duns Park.

The action continued on Sunday, where Hearts of Lions edged Dreams FC 1-0 in Kpando thanks to an early penalty from Ebenezer Abban.
At Abrankese, Nations FC came from behind to beat returnees Swedru All Blacks 2-1, with goals from Samuel Tetteh and Emmanuel Annor completing the turnaround.
Elsewhere, Medeama SC claimed a vital 2-0 away win over Young Apostles in Dormaa, courtesy of goals from Emmanuel Owusu and Paul Yeboah.
In Tamale, Karela United made a fast start, with Malik Abubakar scoring in just the third minute to hand them a 1-0 victory over Aduana Stars.

Two games ended goalless: Vision FC versus Samartex, and Basake Holy Stars against Eleven Wonders.
Full Matchday 1 Results
Hearts of Oak 0-0 Hohoe United
Berekum Chelsea 0-1 Asante Kotoko
Bibiani Goldstars 2-1 Bechem United
Nations FC 2-1 Swedru All Blacks
Young Apostles 0-2 Medeama SC
Vision FC 0-0 Samartex FC
Karela United 1-0 Aduana Stars
Basake Holy Stars 0-0 Eleven Wonders
Hearts of Lions 1-0 Dreams FC
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