Ghana Premier League Heats Up: Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, and Samartex Stand Unbeaten After Matchday 6
The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League is delivering early drama, with just three teams—Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, and FC Samartex—remaining unbeaten after six rounds of intense competition.
Hearts of Oak solidified their status as frontrunners with a commanding 2-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea on Sunday, extending their unbeaten streak against the Bibiani side to 11 games and underscoring their title credentials under coach Dada Dramani.
Hamza Issah and Mawuli Wayo struck the decisive goals in the Accra showdown, propelling Hearts to the top of the standings with 13 points from five wins and one draw, as per the latest Ghana Football Association (GFA) updates.
The Phobians’ away form has been particularly dominant, leading the league with the most road victories after Matchday 6, blending defensive solidity with clinical finishing to silence doubters from a turbulent 2024/25 campaign.
Asante Kotoko, the Porcupine Warriors, continue their steady climb, holding second place on 12 points (four wins, two draws) after a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Samartex in Week 3 that set the tone for their consistency.
Under new manager Karim Zito, Kotoko’s blend of youth and experience—highlighted by their CAF Confederation Cup exploits—has kept them in the title hunt, though they eye a Champions League comeback against Wydad Casablanca in upcoming fixtures.
FC Samartex, the surprise package from the Western region, cling to third with 10 points (two wins, four draws), their 1-1 stalemate against defending champions Medeama on Matchday 6 epitomizing their dogged spirit. The 2023/24 runners-up have turned the Accra Lions Stadium into a fortress, drawing praise for tactical discipline that belies their underdog status.
The trio’s invincibility contrasts with a chaotic mid-table, where Bibiani Gold Stars halted Heart of Lions’ early surge with a commanding win, ending the Kpando side’s unbeaten run from Weeks 1-3. As the MTN FA Cup preliminary round kicks off October 24-27, all eyes turn to Matchday 7, where Kotoko face a tricky trip to Dreams FC, testing if these giants can maintain their flawless records amid a league averaging 2.5 goals per game and fierce continental distractions.
