Ghana Premier League: Kotoko Breaks 15-Year Jinx as Gold Stars Defend
The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season opens with Asante Kotoko breaking a 15-year jinx at Golden City Park, while champions Gold Stars successfully begin their title defense campaign.
Asante Kotoko players celebrate their historic victory at Golden City Park in the Ghana Premier League opener
Premier League Opening Weekend Highlights Strong Competition
The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season kicked off with remarkable performances that mirror the growing competitiveness of African football, similar to the impact Ghana's rising stars are making in international leagues.
Kotoko's Historic Victory
Asante Kotoko achieved a significant milestone by breaking their 15-year winless streak at the Golden City Park with a 1-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea. Albert Amoah's decisive goal not only secured three points but also boosted team morale ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash with Nigeria's Kwara United, demonstrating the kind of determination that Ghana's national team players regularly exhibit.
Champions Show Their Mettle
Defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars displayed championship form, securing a 2-1 victory against Bechem United at Duns Park. Samuel Atta Kumi's first-half brace proved decisive, showcasing the attacking prowess that's becoming characteristic of Ghanaian football, reminiscent of how our talents continue to make waves internationally.
Notable Performances
- Hearts of Oak drew 0-0 with debutants Hohoe United
- Medeama SC secured an impressive 2-0 away victory against Young Apostles
- Nations FC came from behind to defeat Swedru All Blacks 2-1
Rising Competition
The opening weekend's results highlight the increasing competitiveness of Ghana's premier football competition, with both established and emerging teams showing promising developments that bode well for the future of Ghanaian football.
Edwin Gyimah
Ghanaian journalist, covering African affairs for the past 10 years.