By Simon Asare, GNA
Accra, May 18, GNA – Medeama SC secured the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League (GPL) title with a game to spare after a commanding 5-2 victory over Heart of Lions at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium.
Roared on by their home supporters, Medeama delivered a dominant display, with Kelvin Obeng and Derrick Fordjour each scoring twice, while Prince Owusu added the fifth goal to seal the club’s second league title.
The win lifted Medeama five points clear above Bibiani Gold Stars at the top of the table, ensuring the title returns to Tarkwa for the first time in three years.
Elsewhere, Bibiani Gold Stars had their title chase end after being beaten by Dreams FC 3-1 at the Tuba Astro Turf.
Suraj Seidu scored twice, while Jonathan Nemorden added a third. Gold Stars ended the match with nine players following dismissals to Richard Kotey, Kelvin Oppong and Bright Boakye, with the defeat ending their hopes of retaining the title.
Aduana FC strengthened their bid for a top-four finish with a 3-1 win over Young Apostles FC.
Patrick Mensah struck twice before Bright Agyei, who came off the bench, converted a penalty to seal the result.
FC Samartex 1996 kept their top-four hopes alive with a 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak in Samreboi, with Gabriel Osei scoring the decisive second-half goal.
Bechem United secured their Premier League status after a 3-1 win against Asante Kotoko at Nana Gyeabour Park. Augustine Okrah scored twice against his former side to ensure Bechem’s survival.
Karela United edged Swedru All Blacks with a stoppage-time goal from Zaidan Mohammed, while Vision FC boosted their survival chances with a 1-0 win over Nations FC. Faruk Mohammed scored the only goal, and goalkeeper Godwin Ametefe saved a late penalty to preserve the victory.
Berekum Chelsea beat already relegated Eleven Wonders 2-0, with goals from Abubakari Seidu and Marvin Owusu, as they climbed into mid-table ahead of the final round of fixtures.
With the title decided, attention turns to the final day of the season, where the race for top four positions and the battle to avoid relegation remain unresolved.
Scores from week 33:
Medeama SC 5-2 Heart of Lions
Aduana FC 3-1 Young Apostles FC
Bechem United 3-1 Asante Kotoko
Dreams FC 3-1 Bibiani Gold Stars FC
FC Samartex 1996 1-0 Hearts of Oak
Karela United 1-0 Swedru All Blacks FC
Nations FC 0-1 Vision FC
Techiman Eleven Wonders 0-2 Berekum Chelsea
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Simon Asare
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