GPL Week 22: Hearts Derails Kotoko Title Push; Leaders Medeama Stumble - GHBUSINESSONLINE

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Tuesday, 17 February 2026

GPL Week 22: Hearts Derails Kotoko Title Push; Leaders Medeama Stumble


Accra, Feb. 16, – Hearts of Oak revived their title hopes with a dramatic 1-0 victory over rivals Asante Kotoko at Baba Yara Stadium, ending Kotoko's home invincibility despite playing with 10 men for most of the match.

Baba Adamu's 14th-minute looping header beat Kotoko keeper Mohammed Camara. Hearts' Emmanuel Amankwah was red-carded for a second bookable offence, but Man of the Match Benjamin Asare preserved the lead with key saves.

Standings Impact:

  • Hearts rise to 2nd (39 points), 5 behind leaders Medeama

  • Kotoko drop to 5th (35 points)

Week 22 Results

MatchScore
Asante Kotoko0-1 Hearts of Oak
Bechem United1-0 Young Apostles
Berekum Chelsea2-1 Heart of Lions
Bibiani Gold Stars3-0 Basake Holy Stars
Dreams FC0-1 Karela United
Hohoe United2-1 Nations FC
Swedru All Blacks1-0 FC Samartex
Medeama SC1-1 Aduana FC

Tarkwa Highlight: Leaders Medeama dropped points after Captain Yussif Mubarik missed a late penalty.

Hohoe United snapped a nine-match winless streak (2-1 vs Nations FC), while Karela United shocked Dreams FC with a late Ali Alhassan winner.

GHBUSS
16 Feb. 2026

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