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GPL Matchday 7<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The 2026\/27 Ghana Premier League title race<\/a><\/strong> has tightened significantly after an eventful Matchday 7 featuring victories for FC Samartex, Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FC Samartex produced the weekend\u2019s biggest result by beating defending champions Medeama SC 2\u20131 at the Nsenkyire Arena. Christian Agyenim scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to end Medeama\u2019s unbeaten start and move Samartex level with the league leaders on 14 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways with a 2\u20131 home victory over Young Apostles, while Hearts of Oak defeated Vision FC 1\u20130 through Kwesi Asmah\u2019s late goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the weekend\u2019s results, Medeama, Hearts of Oak and Samartex are tied on 14 points after seven matches, with goal difference separating the top three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FC Samartex 2\u20131 Medeama: Agyenim Scores Dramatic Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The highly anticipated Western derby remained goalless throughout the first half before Samartex finally found the breakthrough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joshuah Fuseini opened the scoring in the 54th minute, putting the hosts in front and increasing the pressure on the reigning champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medeama responded in the 79th minute when Dominic Amponsah found the net to level the match. With the score at 1\u20131, the league leaders appeared set to preserve their unbeaten record and return home with a point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Christian Agyenim delivered the decisive moment three minutes into stoppage time. His late goal secured a memorable 2\u20131 victory for Samartex and sparked wild celebrations at the Nsenkyire Arena.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The result moved Samartex level with Medeama and Hearts of Oak on 14 points. It also confirmed Samartex as genuine early title contenders after seven rounds of the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medeama remain top because of their superior goal difference, but their lead has disappeared. The defending champions must now respond after suffering their first defeat of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asante Kotoko 2\u20131 Young Apostles: Porcupine Warriors Return to Winning Ways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Asante Kotoko collected three important points with a hard-fought 2\u20131 victory over Young Apostles at the Baba Yara Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a goalless first half, Hubert Gyau gave Kotoko the lead in the 70th minute. Solomon Nsoh Asaah doubled the advantage 11 minutes later, putting the Porcupine Warriors in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young Apostles refused to surrender and reduced the deficit through a late Iddrisu Huzaif free-kick. Kotoko protected their narrow advantage during the closing stages to secure the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The win takes Kotoko to 11 points from seven matches. They sit eighth in a tightly packed group, level on points with Port City and Swedru All Blacks but behind both teams on goal difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Kotoko remain three points behind the league leaders, the congested table means they are still within reach of the early title race. Greater consistency will now be required if the Porcupine Warriors are to climb towards the top positions.
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Vision FC 0\u20131 Hearts of Oak: Late Asmah Goal Lifts Phobians<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hearts of Oak maintained their strong start by recording a valuable 1\u20130 away victory against Vision FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vision resisted the Phobians for most of the match, but Kwesi Asmah eventually made the breakthrough in the 86th minute. His late goal earned Hearts all three points and moved them level with Medeama at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearts have collected 14 points from seven matches, winning four, drawing two and losing one. They have scored eight goals and conceded only two, giving them the joint-best goal difference in the division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their defensive performance has been central to their promising start. With only two goals conceded, Hearts currently possess the strongest defence in the Ghana Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Phobians are second only because Medeama have scored more goals.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Other GPL Matchday 7 Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aduana FC remained close to the leaders after beating 10-man AshantiGold 1\u20130. Abubakar Adams scored the only goal in the 40th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basake Holy Stars maintained their perfect home record by defeating Bechem United 1\u20130, while Berekum Chelsea secured an impressive 2\u20130 away victory over Heart of Lions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elsewhere, Swedru All Blacks beat Karela United 2\u20130 and Debibi United earned a crucial 1\u20130 win against Bibiani Gold Stars. Dreams FC scored in stoppage time to rescue a 1\u20131 draw away to Port City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Matchday 7 Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n