Dreams FC beat Basake Holy Stars 1-0 for first league win

Dreams FC achieved their first victory of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season on Sunday, defeating Basake Holy Stars 1-0 at the AAK II Sports Arena. The narrow win provides a much-needed reprieve for head coach Winfred Dormon’s side, who have struggled through a difficult opening stretch of the campaign. The result was secured by a second-half strike from Bernard Kokonu, who capitalized on a numerical advantage after the opposition was reduced to ten men earlier in the contest. The match's momentum shifted significantly in the 33rd minute when Basake Holy Stars defender Bismark Teye was shown a red card. The dismissal forced the visitors to play the majority of the match at a disadvantage, though they managed to maintain defensive discipline through the remainder of the first half. However, Dreams FC’s persistence paid off after the interval when Kokonu found the back of the net, marking a turning point in a season that has seen the club struggle for consistency. Despite the three points, Dreams FC currently remains at the bottom of the league table, highlighting the magnitude of the task ahead for Dormon as he seeks to lift the team into a more comfortable position. For Basake Holy Stars, the defeat is a setback in their own campaign, though they will have an immediate opportunity to recover. The club is scheduled to face Port City in their next fixture, where they will aim to bounce back from the frustration of the red card and the narrow loss at the AAK II Sports Arena.