The Ghana Football Association has published the full fixture list for the 2025/26 Premier League season, setting defending champions Gold Stars FC against Bechem United at home in Bibiani for the opening weekend.
Accra Hearts of Oak host promoted Hohoe United, while rivals Asante Kotoko face a challenging away start at Berekum Chelsea. Former champions Medeama SC and FC Samartex also begin with away fixtures at Young Apostles and Vision FC respectively.
Prominent league statistician Mohammed Shaban has ignited debate by predicting the title could be decided during the first half of the season based on historical trends. “We are going to have a winner from the first round,” Shaban stated, citing data showing teams establishing a healthy lead at the halfway mark typically secure the championship.
He emphasized opening-day momentum often creates a psychological and statistical buffer difficult to overcome in Ghana’s tightly contested league, noting clubs with poor starts rarely recover despite strong second-round performances.
Key early fixtures gain heightened significance under this analysis, including the Matchday 5 “Super Clash” between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko in Accra, with the return leg scheduled for Kumasi on Matchday 22. Regional derbies across Volta and Brong Ahafo regions are strategically placed throughout the calendar.
The season commences the second weekend of September 2025 and concludes May 23/24, 2026, aligning with FIFA’s World Cup schedule, maintaining weekend matches with midweeks reserved for catch-up games. With fixtures now public, Shaban’s insight underscores the critical importance of a fast start for title aspirants.
