Debibi United Seal Historic Ghana Premier League Promotion

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On May 13, 2026

Debibi United have secured promotion to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season after an impressive 3-1 victory over Tamale City in the Zone One play-offs.

The Sunyani-based side produced a commanding display in the decisive encounter, with striker Kwadwo Antwi emerging as the hero of the day after netting a sensational hat-trick to guide his club into Ghana’s top flight for the first time in their history.

Antwi opened the scoring with a composed finish before doubling Debibi United’s advantage with a clinical strike that left Tamale City chasing the game. Although Tamale City pulled one back to revive hopes of a comeback, Antwi completed his treble in style to seal a memorable triumph and spark jubilant celebrations among players, officials and supporters.

The victory marks a major milestone for football in Sunyani, as the city prepares to host Premier League football next season. Fans flooded the stands and streets in celebration after the final whistle, recognising the achievement as one of the biggest moments in the club’s history.

Debibi United’s promotion is the culmination of a remarkable campaign built on consistency, resilience and attacking quality throughout the season. Their success also highlights the growing strength of football in the Bono Region, with the club now set to compete against some of Ghana’s biggest sides in the country’s elite division next term.

For Tamale City, the defeat brings disappointment after a spirited campaign, while Debibi United can now look forward to testing themselves on the biggest stage in Ghanaian football.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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