Hearts of Oak secure third spot as Swedru All Blacks survive with win over Kotoko

By Simon Asare, GNA  

Accra, May 24, GNA – Hearts of Oak ended the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season on a high note, beating champions Medeama SC 4-2 to finish third on the final day of the campaign. 

The Phobians delivered an emphatic performance to seal a top-three finish, while Medeama, who clinched the title last week, would officially be crowned champions in a coronation match scheduled for next week. 

At the Baba Yara Stadium, Swedru All Blacks stunned Kumasi Asante Kotoko with a 2-1 comeback victory to secure their Premier League status for next season. 

Kotoko took the lead in the first half through Hubert Gyau, but All Blacks responded strongly after the break, with goals from Rudolf Mensah and Williams Dankwah ensuring a vital win. 

The result lifted All Blacks to 45 points, enough to guarantee survival, while Nations FC were relegated despite a 1-0 victory over Karela United, finishing with 44 points. 

Nations FC join Eleven Wonders in dropping to the Division One League, while Hohoe United, who withdrew from the competition earlier in the season, have been handed a three-season ban. 

The highest scoring game of the season happened at the Duns Park when Bibiani Gold Stars thumped already relegated Eleven Wonders 8-3. 

Dreams FC wrapped up the season in fourth place following a convincing 4-1 win over Basake Holy Stars.  

Mohammed Shaban scored twice, with additional goals from Godfred Sarpong and Jonathan Nemorden completing the rout. 

Elsewhere, Berekum Chelsea defeated Bechem United 3-2, while Vision FC secured a 3-0 win against Aduana FC, as Young Apostles FC beat FC Samartex 1996 2-0 to round off the season. 

Week 34 results: 

Hearts of Oak 4-2 Medeama SC 

Asante Kotoko 1-2 Swedru All Blacks FC 

Basake Holy Stars 1-4 Dreams FC 

Berekum Chelsea 3-2 Bechem United 

Bibiani Gold Stars FC 8-3 Eleven Wonders 

Karela United 0-1 Nations FC 

Vision FC 3-0 Aduana FC 

Young Apostles FC 2-0 FC Samartex 1996 

GNA   

Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade 

Reporter: Simon Asare 
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