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Ghana Premier League: Hearts of Oak lead as Kotoko end winless run
Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League saw significant results for major clubs. Asante Kotoko secured their first win of the season by defeating Heart of Lions 2-1 at Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Emmanuel Mamah and Isaac Opoku Agyemang scored for Kotoko, though the team was reduced to 10 men following a red card for Humaid Fuseini. The victory ended an 11-year winless streak for Kotoko against the Kpando-based club.
Hearts of Oak maintained a perfect start to the season, moving to the top of the table after a 2-1 comeback victory against Bibiani Gold Stars. Despite falling behind early to a goal by Kwame Poku, Hearts responded in the second half with goals from Yaw Amankwa Baafi and Henry Kwaku Boateng. Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare secured the win with a crucial late penalty save.
Other notable results included FC AshantiGold’s 3-1 win over Vision FC, highlighted by a hat-trick from David Gyamfi, and Young Apostles’ 1-0 victory against Basake Holy Stars. Berekum Chelsea also secured a 3-1 win over Dreams FC.
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Asante Kotoko · Bibiani GoldStars · Eric Tinkler · Ghana Premier League · Heart of Lions · Hearts of Oak
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hearts of Oak moved to the top of the league table following their second win.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Asante Kotoko defeated Heart of Lions 2-1 in a Ghana Premier League match. 3news.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Emmanuel Mamah scored the opening goal for Asante Kotoko in the 27th minute. 3news.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hamaid Fuseini received a straight red card during the match.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Francis Odoom scored a penalty for Heart of Lions in stoppage time. 3news.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kwame Poku scored for Bibiani GoldStars in the 11th minute.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hearts of Oak defeated Bibiani GoldStars 2-1 to secure back-to-back wins.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Isaac Opoku Agyemang scored the second goal for Asante Kotoko in the 63rd minute. 3news.com