The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released the fixtures for the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. The season will be a thrilling ride for fans as teams battle it out for the coveted league title, with Gold Stars SC heading into the new season as the defending champions after securing the 2024/2025 title.
The opening match week of the 2025/26 season will see defending champions Gold Stars SC host Bechem United, setting the tone for what is expected to be an action-packed season.
This will be followed by a thrilling encounter between Kpando Hearts of Lions FC and Dreams FC. The two teams will face off in what is sure to be an exciting contest, as both sides look to begin their campaign with a win.
Other fixtures on match week 1 include Basake Holy Stars take on Eleven Wonders FC, while Karela United FC will face off against Aduana FC.
Nations FC will be up against Swedru All Blacks FC, with both teams keen to start the season strong. Asante Kotoko SC, who will be looking to claim the league title, will lock horns with Berekum Chelsea, while Accra Hearts of Oak will face newly promoted side Hohoe United FC in an exciting match.
The rest of the fixtures for Match week 1 is will be Vision FC hosting FC Samartex 1996 and Young Apostles also facing off with Medeama SC.
The Super Clash: Hearts vs Kotoko
The Super Clash, being one of the most anticipated fixtures in the Ghanaian football scene between Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC, will come off on match week 5 and match week 22.
The two Ghanaian football giants have a long-standing rivalry, and this match is expected to capture the attention of football fans across the country and beyond.
The Super Clash is always filled with drama, intense rivalries, and passionate fans, and this season’s encounter promises to be no different. Both teams will be eager to secure bragging rights and move up the league table, making it a must-watch match.
Season Outlook
With a new transformative partnership between the GFA and Adesa Productions Limited (APL) for the full-scale production, management and broadcast of the Ghana Premier League, the 2025/26 season promises to be one of the most exciting in recent years. The first matchday sets the stage for a season full of competitive football, with every team eager to secure points right from the start. With new signings, rising stars, and intense rivalries, the Ghana Premier League is expected to deliver world-class football throughout the season.
Fans can look forward to a mixture of thrilling encounters, dramatic upsets, and emotional highs as clubs compete for the prestigious league title.
The 2025/26 season is set to commence on the weekend of September 12, 2025, and conclude on the weekend of May 23/24, 2026.
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Story by: Simon Owusu Prempeh|univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Pius Asack
