GPL 2026/27: Samartex secure 3-1 victory over Karela in season opener

September 6, 2026

• Ghana's U-20 women's national team, the Black Princesses, suffered a 3-0 defeat to debutants Ecuador in their opening FIFA Women's World Cup match in Poland.
• Ecuador scored early goals, including one within two minutes and another just before halftime, with a third goal sealing the victory after the recess.
• Head coach Charles Sampson was without centre-back Margaret Agyapomaa due to a red card from a prior qualifier.
• This defeat continues Ghana's struggle in World Cup opening games, having secured only one win since their debut in 2010.
• The Black Princesses are set to face South Korea and France in their subsequent Group C fixtures.

September 6, 2026

• Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC lost their first-leg preliminary match in the CAF Champions League.
• They were defeated 1-0 by DR Congo's TP Mazembe at home in Tarkwa.
• Medeama had control and chances in the first half but failed to score.
• TP Mazembe secured the winning goal in the 86th minute.
• Medeama now faces a challenging second leg to overturn the deficit.

September 6, 2026

• Newly promoted Debibi United secured an impressive 2-2 draw against football giant Asante Kotoko in their opening Ghana Premier League fixture.
• Kotoko initially led through Yakubu Dogo, but Debibi United fought back twice in their first-ever top-flight match.
• Richard Owusu scored a brace for Debibi, giving them a 2-1 lead in the second half.
• Hubert Gyau equalized for Kotoko in the 79th minute, ensuring the points were shared.
• The result provides an encouraging start for Debibi United and a debut draw for Kotoko's new head coach, Eric Tinkler.