Ghana Premier League Matchday 8: Hearts of Oak Shine, Medeama Stay Top as Kotoko Drop Points
The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League delivered another exciting weekend of football on Matchday 8, with Hearts of Oak securing a Friday night victory, Medeama SC maintaining their position at the summit of the league table, and Asante Kotoko settling for a 1–1 draw against AshantiGold 04 in the Ashanti Derby at Obuasi.
The latest round of matches produced important results at both ends of the table, as clubs continued their pursuit of the league title, continental qualification places and survival.
Hearts of Oak Make Winning Statement
Hearts of Oak got Matchday 8 off to a positive start with a 1–0 victory over Basake Holy Stars in Friday night football.
The Phobians’ victory strengthened their position among the leading contenders, taking their points tally to 17 after eight matches. They remain second on the table, behind Medeama SC on goals scored.
Medeama SC Maintain Top Spot
Medeama SC continued their impressive start to the campaign with a 1–0 win over Aduana FC, keeping them at the top of the standings with 17 points.
The Mauve and Yellow have established themselves as early contenders for the title, holding the advantage over Hearts of Oak despite both sides having accumulated the same number of points.
FC Samartex occupy third place with 15 points, while FC Port City and Swedru All Blacks follow with 14 points each, keeping the race near the top tightly contested.
Kotoko Held in Ashanti Derby
Asante Kotoko were forced to settle for a 1–1 draw against AshantiGold 04 at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi.
The fiercely contested encounter denied the Porcupine Warriors maximum points and left them eighth on the league table with 12 points after eight matches.
For AshantiGold 04, the draw added another point to their tally, taking them to 11 points as they continue their campaign.
Other Matchday 8 Results
Elsewhere, Bechem United recorded a convincing 3–0 victory over Debibi United, while Bibiani Gold Stars defeated Heart of Lions 2–1.
Vision FC secured a 3–1 away win against Dreams FC, and FC Port City claimed a 2–1 victory over Karela United.
Swedru All Blacks also picked up an important 2–1 away win against Young Apostles, while FC Samartex and Berekum Chelsea played out a goalless draw.
Official Ghana Premier League Matchday 8 Results
- Hearts of Oak 1–0 Basake Holy Stars
- AshantiGold 04 1–1 Asante Kotoko
- Bechem United 3–0 Debibi United
- Berekum Chelsea 0–0 FC Samartex
- Bibiani Gold Stars 2–1 Heart of Lions
- Dreams FC 1–3 Vision FC
- Karela United 1–2 FC Port City
- Medeama SC 1–0 Aduana FC
- Young Apostles 1–2 Swedru All Blacks
Ghana Premier League Table After Matchday 8
- Medeama SC — 17 points
- Hearts of Oak — 17 points
- FC Samartex — 15 points
- FC Port City — 14 points
- Swedru All Blacks — 14 points
- Bechem United — 13 points
- Aduana FC — 13 points
- Asante Kotoko — 12 points
- Basake Holy Stars — 12 points
- AshantiGold 04 — 11 points
- Berekum Chelsea — 11 points
- Bibiani Gold Stars — 10 points
- Vision FC — 9 points
- Karela United — 9 points
- Heart of Lions — 8 points
- Debibi United — 7 points
- Young Apostles — 6 points
- Dreams FC — 3 points
The Race Continues
With eight matchdays completed, Medeama SC and Hearts of Oak are setting the early pace, while FC Samartex, FC Port City and Swedru All Blacks remain firmly in contention.
At the other end, Dreams FC face an uphill task as they seek to improve their position after a difficult start to the season.