Ghana Premier League clubs are stepping up preparations for the 2026/27 season, with FC Samartex, Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko and Karela United among the teams completing signings or advancing negotiations.
Several deals have already been finalised, while a number of other transfers remain at an advanced stage, according to updates reported by sports journalist Shaban Mohammed.
FC Samartex have completed the permanent signing of Vision FC midfielder Meshack Adjetey Sowah. The Samreboi-based club agreed a deal with Vision FC after overcoming competition from Hearts of Oak for the player.
Hearts of Oak have also secured the services of former Hohoe United right-back Prince Amevor. The defender has signed a three-year contract with the Phobians after successfully completing his medical.
Asante Kotoko have re-signed midfielder Richard Boadu on a permanent basis, with the player committing to a two-year contract.
Karela United have added goalkeeper Kwaku Musah, who has agreed a two-year deal with the option of a further year. The club have also completed the permanent signing of Golden Warriors defensive midfielder Abdul Basit Isa.
Francis Odoom has moved permanently from Hohoe United to Heart of Lions, while Micheal Ephson has left the club to join Egyptian side Modern Sport FC.
Elsewhere, FC AshantiGold have completed the signing of former Attram De Visser forward Alhassan Benny. Richmond Nsiah Coka has also joined Nations FC from Young Apostles on a permanent transfer.
Deals still being negotiated
FC Samartex are close to completing a deal for Eleven Wonders centre-back Hamza Musah. The transfer is progressing and the defender is expected to sign his contract with the club.
At Asante Kotoko, goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim has begun training with the team but has not yet formally signed. Talks are understood to be nearing completion, with a two-year contract and an option for an additional season being discussed.
Kotoko are also showing strong interest in Vision FC right-back Emmanuel Sanja. However, the defender has attracted attention from clubs outside Ghana.
Hearts of Oak continue to negotiate with Dreams FC forward John Antwi. The proposed move remains possible and could be concluded before the 23 August deadline. The Phobians are also in discussions with former Swedru All Blacks midfielder Ebenezer Amoh.
Heart of Lions are in advanced talks to sign former Hohoe United winger Sena Ati after his proposed transfer to Hearts of Oak broke down.
Berekum Chelsea are pursuing free-agent midfielder Godfred Boakye, while Ivorian midfielder Amidou Diarra is expected to join the club after leaving Hearts of Oak.
Karela United have agreed personal terms with Eleven Wonders midfielder Angel Ewulla, although negotiations between the clubs have yet to be completed.
Departures
Hearts of Oak have confirmed that Stephen Appiah Asare has left the club following the expiry of his contract. The Phobians have also parted company with Theophilus Collinson and Enoch Asubonteng.
Hamza Issah and Mawuli Wayo have also departed Hearts of Oak following their transfers.
Diarra’s proposed move to Hearts of Oak is now off. The Ivorian midfielder stopped training with the club and has switched to Berekum Chelsea, who are expected to be his next destination.
Heart of Lions have lost Ephson to Egyptian side Modern Sport FC on a permanent deal as Ghana Premier League clubs continue to reshape their squads ahead of the new campaign.
