The 18 clubs that will compete in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League(GPL) have officially been confirmed, setting the stage for another exciting season of top-flight football in Ghana.
Three clubs have earned promotion to the Premier League after winning their respective Division One League zones.
Port City secured promotion as champions of Zone Three, Ashantigold ’04 topped Zone Two, while Debibi United emerged champions of Zone One.
The three clubs will be making their Premier League debuts, marking a major milestone in their histories.
They will join 15 returning clubs in what is expected to be another highly competitive campaign. Defending champions Medeama SC will begin the season aiming to retain the title they won during the 2025/26 campaign.
The Tarkwa-based club will face strong competition from traditional giants and other ambitious teams hoping to claim the league crown.
The confirmed clubs for the new season are Medeama SC, Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, Gold Stars FC, Heart of Lions, Dreams FC, Berekum Chelsea, Aduana FC, Bechem United, Karela United, Samartex, Vision FC, Basake Holy Stars, Young Apostles, Legon Cities, Port City, Ashantigold ’04 and Debibi United.
The new season follows changes to the league’s composition after Nations FC and Eleven Wonders were relegated to the Division One League at the end of the previous season. Hohoe United also withdrew from the competition, creating room for the newly promoted clubs.
According to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League will kick off over the weekend of September 4 to 7, 2026, and conclude between May 28 and 31, 2027.
The GFA said the league will continue with its current format, with most matches scheduled on weekends to encourage higher attendance and greater fan engagement.
Midweek fixtures will only be used for outstanding matches when necessary, helping to maintain a balanced fixture calendar throughout the season.
The Football Association also reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a smooth, competitive and uninterrupted league campaign. In recent seasons, the GFA has introduced measures aimed at improving match officiating, enhancing club licensing requirements and strengthening safety at match venues as part of efforts to raise the standard of Ghanaian football.
