Medeama SC Crowned 2025/26 Ghana Premier League Champions After Dominant Victory Over Heart of Lions

Medeama SC has officially clinched the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League title, securing their second league crown in three seasons with a resounding 5-2 victory over Heart of Lions. The triumph, achieved at the Tarkwa and Aboso (TnA) Stadium on May 17, 2026, allows the Tarkwa-based club to celebrate the championship with one match still remaining in the season. Despite a delayed kickoff due to heavy rainfall, Medeama dominated the proceedings to capitalize on a slip by Bibiani Gold Stars, ensuring the trophy returns to the Western Region. Under the leadership of head coach Ibrahim Tanko, the club has also earned a prestigious qualification for next season's CAF Champions League.

The championship-defining match featured a clinical offensive display, led by Kelvin Obeng and Derrick Fordjour, who both netted two goals apiece. Prince Owusu added a fifth to complete the rout, while Heart of Lions managed two goals, including a penalty from Etse Dogli, which served only as a consolation. Medeama's title charge has been built on a formidable home record at the TnA Stadium, where they finished the season with 12 victories and only one defeat. The champions are set to conclude their successful campaign with a final away fixture against Accra Hearts of Oak, a match that will now serve as a celebratory lap for the new kings of Ghanaian football.

While Medeama celebrated, traditional powerhouses Asante Kotoko continued to struggle, suffering a 3-1 defeat to Bechem United in Bechem's final home game of the season. Richard Dwamena was the star for the hosts, scoring twice, while veteran forward Augustine Okrah added a third. Patrick Asiedu scored a late goal for the Porcupine Warriors, but it could not prevent Kotoko from falling to their fourth defeat in five matches. This poor run of form has seen the Kumasi-based giants drop to seventh place in the league standings, while Bechem United's victory propelled them up to 10th position.

In another high-stakes encounter, F.C. Samartex 1996 secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Accra Hearts of Oak in Samreboi. Gabriel Osei scored the decisive goal in the 54th minute, marking Samartex's first-ever win against the Phobians in four attempts. The match was preceded by a minor road accident involving the Hearts of Oak team bus; fortunately, no casualties were reported, and the team was able to compete. The result has tightened the race for the top four, with Hearts of Oak remaining in fourth place with 51 points, now just a single point ahead of the fifth-placed Samartex. As the league enters its final round, the focus shifts to the final placements and the official coronation of Medeama SC.