Hearts of Oak maintained their strong start to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season with a 1-0 victory over Vision FC, while Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways and FC Samartex beat defending champions Medeama SC in Match-week 7.
Kwesi Asmah scored in the 75th minute to give Hearts of Oak victory at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Stadium. The result was their second successive league win and keeps the Rainbow Club second in the table with 14 points, level with leaders Medeama.
Asante Kotoko also claimed three points after overcoming Young Apostles 2-1 at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Hubert Gyau broke the deadlock in the 70th minute before Cameroonian forward Solomon Nsoh Asaah extended the Porcupine Warriors’ advantage 11 minutes later. Iddrisu Huziaf reduced the deficit for Young Apostles late in the match, but the home side held on.
The weekend’s most significant result came in Samreboi, where FC Samartex ended Medeama SC’s unbeaten start with a 2-1 win.
Joshua Fuseini put the Timber Giants in front in the 56th minute. Dominic Amponsah brought Medeama level in the 78th minute, but Christian Agyenim Boateng scored late to secure the points for FC Samartex.
FC Samartex will travel to Berekum Chelsea in their next match, while Medeama SC, who remain on 14 points, will host Aduana FC in Tarkwa.
Dreams remain without a win
Port City FC and Dreams FC shared the points in a 1-1 draw at the Daasebre Boamah Darko II Park in Kukurantumi.
Alex Boateng gave the hosts the lead two minutes after half-time, but Kelvin Ahiable scored late to earn Dreams FC a point. Port City FC have now gone two matches without a victory, while Dreams FC remain winless this season and will host Vision FC next.
Berekum Chelsea secured a 2-0 away win against Heart of Lions at the Kpando Stadium. Swedru All Blacks also recorded a 2-0 victory over Karela United at Swedru Stadium.
Basake Holy Stars beat Bechem United 1-0, Debibi United defeated Gold Stars by the same scoreline and Aduana FC claimed a 1-0 win over FC AshantiGold 04.
There were 16 goals across the nine matches in Match-week 7, which produced six home wins, two away victories and one draw. Hearts of Oak remain level on points with Medeama at the top, while FC Samartex’s victory has increased the pressure in the title race.
Ghana Premier League Match-week 7 results
Heart of Lions 0–2 Berekum Chelsea
Vision FC 0–1 Hearts of Oak
Swedru All Blacks 2–0 Karela United
Basake Holy Stars 1–0 Bechem United
Debibi United 1–0 Gold Stars
Aduana FC 1–0 FC AshantiGold 04
Asante Kotoko 2–1 Young Apostles
FC Samartex 2–1 Medeama SC
Port City FC 1–1 Dreams FC