GPL Week 28: Kotoko Losing Ground in Title Chase as Gold Stars Move Top

Accra: Asante Kotoko's title hopes took another hit after a surprise 2-1 home defeat to FC Samartex 1996 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in their Week 28 encounter. The fixture, which was abandoned on Sunday due to heavy rain, resumed on Monday morning. According to Ghana News Agency, Samartex made the most of the second half, with Christian Boateng and Emmanuel Mamah finding the net to stun the home crowd. Albert Amoah grabbed a late consolation for Kotoko, who remain fourth on the table with 43 points, eight points behind leaders Bibiani Gold Stars. Gold Stars climbed back to the summit of the 2025/2026 Ghana Premier League following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nations FC at Dun's Park. Samuel Atta Kumi opened the scoring before an own goal from Asante Boahen restored Gold Stars' lead after Razak Simpson had converted a penalty to draw Nations FC level. The win places Gold Stars a point clear ahead of Medeama with six matches remaining, further tightening an already intense title race. Hearts of Oak a lso kept their ambitions alive with a composed 1-0 win against Young Apostles at the Accra Sports Stadium. Frank Abora Duku's first-half strike proved decisive, pushing Hearts up to third place and firmly back into contention. Basake Holy Stars continued their impressive home run by edging Karela United 1-0, thanks to Bismark Teye's second-half goal. The victory marked their 10th consecutive home win and lifted them to seventh on the table. In the Bono derby, Berekum Chelsea claimed a crucial 1-0 win over Aduana FC. Emmanuel Ofosu's calm finish boosted Chelsea's survival push while dealing a blow to Aduana's top-three aspirations. Elsewhere, Heart of Lions recorded a comfortable 2-0 win over Vision FC with early goals from Kelvin Asenso and Michael Ephson, while Swedru All Blacks snatched a dramatic late victory over Dreams FC through Zayat Bubakari. As the season enters its decisive phase, the pressure continues to mount at both ends of the table-Gold Stars set the pace in the title chase, while Nations FC and Young Apostles remain embroiled in a tense relegation fight.