Ghana Premier League: Hearts of Oak Title Hopes Vanished as Medeama Closes in on Trophy

The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League title race reached a definitive conclusion for Accra Hearts of Oak following a frustrating goalless draw against Aduana FC at the Accra Sports Stadium in Week 32. The Phobians, who entered the match needing a victory to maintain pressure on league leaders Medeama SC, were unable to break down a resilient Aduana defense. With Medeama SC securing a vital 1-0 win over Holy Stars, the point gap has widened to eight points. With only two matches remaining in the season, it is now mathematically impossible for Hearts of Oak to claim their first league title in five years, leaving them in third place with 51 points.

While Hearts of Oak's aspirations faded, Asante Kotoko successfully halted a troubling four-game winless streak with a clinical 2-0 victory over the already-relegated Eleven Wonders at the Baba Yara Stadium. Lawson Lyei Manu opened the scoring just six minutes before halftime, and Anthony Duah doubled the lead in the 65th minute to ensure the maximum three points. This resurgence propels the Porcupine Warriors to fourth place in the standings, keeping them in high spirits as the season winds down. Meanwhile, Aduana FC sits closely behind in the top-four race with 47 points after their stalemate in Accra.

In the lower half of the table, the battle for survival intensified with several clubs securing crucial results. Hearts of Lions delivered a dominant performance at the Kpando Stadium, crushing FC Samartex 3-0. First-half goals from Ebenezer Abban, Asante Seedorf Afful, and Ismael Addo provided much-needed relief for the Lions, boosting their hopes of avoiding the drop. Similarly, Berekum Chelsea improved their safety prospects with a slim 1-0 victory over Dreams FC. Kofi Oxborn’s 21st-minute strike was enough to lift Chelsea to ninth place with 44 points, effectively easing their relegation concerns while denting Dreams FC's chances of a top-four finish.

Rounding out the weekend’s action, Young Apostles climbed to 14th place following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nations FC in Wenchi. Samuel Peprah proved to be the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 32nd minute. Although Apostles struggled to create further chances despite dominating possession, they maintained a disciplined defensive line to see out the match. As the league prepares for its final two matchdays, the focus shifts to Medeama SC’s potential coronation and the final scramble among bottom-tier teams to secure their status in Ghana’s top-flight football for next season.