Ghana Premier League giants settle for Matchday 8 draws

Several top contenders in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season dropped points as Matchday 8 action saw major clubs held to draws across various venues. Traditional powerhouses Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak were unable to secure victories, while third-placed FC Samartex also settled for a stalemate in a highly competitive round of league fixtures. These results have tightened the race at the top of the table as the first round of the season progresses.

Asante Kotoko’s trip to the Len Clay Stadium resulted in a 1-1 draw against FC Ashantigold. Despite a determined effort to secure all three points away from home, the Porcupine Warriors had to settle for a share of the spoils. This result was mirrored by their rivals, Hearts of Oak, who were also held in their Matchday 8 encounter. While the two most successful clubs in Ghanaian football struggled to find winning goals, other sides including Medeama SC and Bechem United managed to record crucial victories in their respective matches.

In Berekum, the clash between Berekum Chelsea and FC Samartex 1996 ended in a goalless draw at the Golden City Park. The match was characterized by missed opportunities for both sides, with FC Samartex goalkeeper Musah Zakaria emerging as a standout performer. Zakaria made a series of critical saves, most notably in the 40th minute when he denied Chelsea a clear scoring opportunity. Berekum Chelsea pushed for a late winner and came close in the 90th minute with a powerful header, but the Samartex defense held firm to share the points.

The draw leaves FC Samartex in third place on the league standings with 15 points, trailing the leaders as the competition intensifies. Berekum Chelsea currently sits in 10th position with 11 points after eight matches. As the Ghana Premier League continues, these results highlight the defensive resilience of the mid-table teams and the challenges facing the traditional giants in their pursuit of the 2026/27 league title.