Crunching the Numbers: 11 Goals, 3 Clean Sheets and 2 Debut Scorers — GPL 2025/26 Opening Day Statistics

The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season kicked off with drama, late goals and some big statements. Below is how matchday one unfolded, by the numbers.

Kotoko squeeze past Chelsea late

Asante Kotoko grabbed a 1-0 win at Golden City Park, with Albert Amoah striking in the 80th minute. Kotoko registered 11 shots to Chelsea’s 6, three on target, and shaded possession at 51%.

Hohoe hold Hearts in Accra

New boys Hohoe United earned a battling point in a goalless draw with Hearts of Oak. The Phobians racked up 498 passes at 58% accuracy, but couldn’t find a breakthrough. Hohoe created three clear chances on the counter.

Karela off to a flyer

Malik Abubakar’s strike gave Karela United a 1-0 victory over Aduana Stars in Tamale. Karela managed 7 shots on target compared with Aduana’s 2, showing their attacking intent.

Medeama too strong in Wenchi

The Yellow and Mauves got their campaign up and running with a 2-0 win over Young Apostles. Medeama created 9 attempts with five on target, as the Apostles struggled to contain their firepower.

Other results

Bibiani Gold Stars 2-1 Bechem United (55%-45% possession to Bechem)

Heart of Lions 1-0 Dreams FC (58%-42% possession split)

Nations FC 2-1 Swedru All Blacks (Kweku Baffoe netted All Blacks’ first top-flight goal of the season)

Vision FC 0-0 Samartex (Vision kept their first clean sheet)

Basake Holy Stars 0-0 Eleven Wonders (Wonders made 22 tackles, the most of the round)

By the numbers

11 goals across 8 matches (1.3 per game).

3 clean sheets: Hearts, Vision FC, and Basake Holy Stars.

2 debut goals, including Medeama’s Paul Yeboah in Wenchi.

An opening weekend short on goals but high on effort — and the tone is set for another unpredictable GPL season.