Week-23 of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) was characterized by switch in fate as league leaders were stunned at the Nsenkyire Park, Hearts of Oak failed to continue with their winning ways for Bibiani Gold Stars to snatch a win and more.
In the wake of crucial times not far-fetched for clubs in the premier domestic league, match-week-23 claimed the spotlight during the weekends – respective league centered were been engaged.
As per the norms in football, one result out of the three options of results, that is, win, loss or a draw were being recorded in the various stadia as many football fanatics exited league centers with delight or sorrow.
Motioning into the match-week 23 debut game, at the Nii Adjei kraku II Sports Complex situated in Ghana’s capital, Vision FC battled it out against Bechem United – with much at stake, the two free-flowing scoring teams could not hold their attacking horses as they traded in a five-goals thriller.
Bechem United’s experienced forward, Augustine Okrah did not relent to make his impact felt as he bend in one with precision to hand over a precious lead to the visiting side on 27th minute.
After two minutes of Vision FC going down, teenager, Mohammed Sam-An astonishingly marveled the fans with a brilliant finish for Meshack Adjetey to smash one through the defensive block to complete a deserving come-back right on the stroke of half-time hence, wrapping up the first half with a 2-1 result.
With much renewed energies via pep-talks by both coaches to their lads, Augustine Okrah instinctively proved his worth by pulling off the much needed equalizing goal sixteen-minutes into the second-half.
For the third time in sequence, Bechem United’s defense were crack down, conceding another goal through an effort made by Ibrahim Larbi on the 63rd minute, reclaiming Vision FC’s lead.
After, few attacking incursion were made by Bechem United but it did not yield any positive results whiles Vision FC had series of counter-breaks but failed to hurt the opposition. It ended in a win for Vision FC.
Heading on to Sunday, 22nd February, 2026, eight league games were scheduled to played in various match-day venues.
Exactly a week ago, after Hearts of Oak exhibiting a delight performance against fellow league giant, Asante kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, resulting in a 0-1 victory – many were expectant for win.
Contrarily, the Rainbow Boys at their home venue, Sogakope stadium displayed a lame-duck performance aagaisnt an inconsistent Berekum Chelsea. With Hearts of Oak enjoying a chunk of ball possession, their attacks did not yield any positive result as they struggled to break through Berekum Chelsea’s defense.
The Rainbow boys limped against Coach Samuel Boadu’s Berekum Chelsea, wrapping up their game against relegation threatened side, Berekum Chelsea in a 0-0 score-line hence, denying themselves an opportunity to close the points gap against league leaders.
Northern based club, Karela United in a dominant fashion disposed off botton of the table side, Eleven Wonders – recording a 2-0 convincing win with goals from Mortu Felix who scored from the spot-kick and Eric Antwi Konadu making it count right on the stroke of half time.
League contenders, Aduana FC hosted newly promoted side, Hohoe United at the Agyeman Badu Stadium in Dormaa as both teams failed to fashion out any means to secure all three maximum points, ending the game in goalless draw.
Hohoe United were poised to clutch a surprising win against Aduana FC as they did record a fairytale win against league giant, Asante Kotoko at their home venue. With series of attacking incursion made by the visiting team, Aduana FC averted any goal scoring chances with their Osei Prince pulling off splendid saves to keep his enviable clean-sheet records.
Kumasi based club, Nations FC settled for a 1-1 draw against an inconsistent Dreams FC team – with both teams proving their defensive solidity which did not permit any side to walk home with all three points.
Delving into Samartex-Medeama FC’s game, arguably, this was the fixture of the weekend, however, it was engulfed with both teams being set up to play a cagey encounter.
For Samartex, they were walking into this game with an enviable record of no home defeat this season to protect, whiles Medeama FC were in contention to extend their lead on the summit of the table.
These mindset of both teams had an effect on the game, virtually serving fans with a water-tight defensive game which had no chance of yielding any goals at the end of ninety-minutes.
The final game involved wounded Asante Kotoko, travelling to relegation threatened side, Young Apostles. Wih no surprises recorded, the Porcupine Warriors brushed away Young Apostles in a dominant 0-2 victory. Asante Kotoko has now ascended into the top-four space with 38 points.
Top Four teams In The Ghana Premier League After Match-Day 23
1. Medeama FC – 45 pts
2. Bibiani Gold Stars – 42 pts
3. Hearts of Oak – 40 pts
4. Aduana FC – 38 pts
Top Four Scorers In The GPL After Match-Week 23
1. Atta Kumi Samuel – Bibiani Gold Stars – 10 goals
2. Augustine Okrah – Bechem United – 9 goals
3. Opoku Richmond – Young Apostles – 8 goals
4. Emmanuel Annor – Nations FC – 7 goals