Swedru All Blacks End 16-Year Wait with Home Win, Medeama & Heart of Lions Lead Early in Premier League
After years of waiting, Swedru All Blacks finally secured a top-flight home win in the Ghana Premier League, defeating Berekum Chelsea 3-0 as the 2025-26 season enters its early stages. The result ends a 16-year drought for the club at home in the top division.
Meanwhile, Medeama Sporting Club and Heart of Lions have set the pace at the top of the league table, both earning early points and showing strong form in Week 2.
Key Highlights & Implications
- Swedru All Blacks’ win is more than just three points—it’s a morale booster and a statement that the club intends to compete seriously this season. Keeping up this momentum at home could be vital for their league survival.
- Medeama and Heart of Lions leading early suggests that traditional strength and consistency may still hold sway in the league. Upcoming fixtures will test how deep squad strength goes for these teams.
- Benjamin Asare continues to draw attention as Ghana’s national team goalkeeper, his club form contributing to his reputation. His performances may influence future Black Stars selections.
Things to Watch
- Whether Swedru All Blacks can replicate their performance in away games.
- How defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars respond in the next few matches—can they defend their title under pressure?
- Injuries or form dips that might affect early front-runners.
- Stadion and facility conditions as clubs travel, especially for teams with smaller home grounds.
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Source: raylizaghana.com
