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Mustapha Yakubu excited to score maiden GPL goal in thrilling draw against Gold Stars
Mustapha Yakubu excited to score maiden GPL goal in thrilling draw against Gold Stars
Ghana’s U20 striker, Mustapha Yakubu, etched his name in the annals of Hearts of Lions’ history by scoring his debut goal in the Ghana Premier League (GPL).
The electrifying encounter against Bibiani Gold Stars ended in a captivating 2-2 draw, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
Yakubu’s goal not only drew the Lions level but also served as a testament to his potential as a game-changer in the GPL. His ability to find the back of the net under pressure showcases a maturity beyond his years.
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Speaking to Saharafootball after the game, Yakubu said: ” This goal means a lot to me as I have always wanted to score in the Ghana premier league.”
” The goal has calmed me down as I felt pressured to replicate the form I had in the Division one league”
” I was unfortunate to have my goal disallowed against kotoko but Allah being so good, today the goal arrived”
” This is just the beginning of great things and my target is to hit double figures this season”
As the GPL season unfolds, fans and pundits alike will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on Mustapha Yakubu’s progress. His debut goal for Hearts of Lions is not only a personal milestone but also a testament to the bright future that lies ahead for this talented young striker.
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Week Nine Review: Debibi United stun Hearts of Oak, Kotoko draw
Debibi United stunned Hearts of Oak at home through a Demitrous Sarkodie’s goal in the second-half at the Presby School Park.
Elsewhere, Kotoko and Medeama SC shared the spoils at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Usman scored the opener in the first half with Hamza Attah pulling his side back on level terms in the second half. The game ended , 1-1.
Stephen Amankona scored a brace for Aduana to beat Berekum Chelsea at the NAB 1 Park.
Week 9 :
Vision FC 0–0 Port City FC
Aduana FC 2–0 Berekum Chelsea
Goals: Stephen Amankona (Aduana; 43–44′, 50–51′) — brace
Asante Kotoko 1–1 Medeama SC
Goals: Usman Safianu / Safian Usman / Osman Safianu (Medeama; 42–43′); Musa/Musah Hamzata (Kotoko; 55–58′)
Basake Holy Stars 0–1 Dreams FC
Goal: Bernard Kokonu Junior (Dreams; 50′)
Debibi United 1–0 Hearts of Oak
Goal: Demetrous Sarkodie / Sarkodie Demetrous (Debibi; ~50–52′)
Heart of Lions 2–1 Bechem United
Goals: Stephen Afoakwah/Afoakwa (Lions; 22–23′); Augustine Okrah (Bechem; 38–39′); William Oduro (Lions; ~86–88′)
FC Samartex 1–0 Bibiani Gold Stars
Goal: Christian Agyenim Boateng (Samartex; 26′)
Swedru All Blacks 1–2 FC AshantiGold 04
Goals: Faisal Charwetey (All Blacks; 7′); Zak Musah (AshantiGold; 14′); Frederick Twumasi (AshantiGold; 77′)
Young Apostles 0–0 Karela United
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Match Review: Kotoko 1-1 Medeama SC
Asante Kotoko and league leaders Medeama SC played out a 1-1 draw at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The first quarter of the game was mainly dominated by the host,creating the most chances but failed to convert.
The pendulum swang in favour of the visitors who took the lead through Safianu Usman in the 42nd minute to give the visitors a 1-0 heading into the break.
Five minutes after recess, Musah Hamzata restored parity for the home side through a powerful header beyond the reach of goalkeeper, Felix Kyei in post for Medeama SC.
The goal gave the home team the superiority to dominate proceedings but for poor finishing they failed to make use of their opportunities.
Kotoko will travel to the Golden City Park to play Berekum Chelsea while Swedru All Blacks will face Medeama at the Tarkwa TnA Park .
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Match Review: Debibi United 1-0 Hearts of Oak
Newly promoted Debibi United produced a major upset to beat Hearts of Oak 1-0 at the Presby School Park.
The first half produced no goals between the two teams with the home team the better of the two teams.
The second half saw the home team continue right from where they left off from the first half
Three minutes after recess, midfielder Demetrous Sarkodie scored the opener which proved to be the match winner.
This result is a significant boost for the newcomers Debibi United in their debut season.
Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak will welcome Lions for the next game at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
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Match Preview: Kotoko vs Medeama
Asante Kotoko will face Medeama SC on match day 9 on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Kickoff is at 15:00 GMT.
Asante Kotoko are 8th with 12 points from 8 matches, a stat they would want to quickly change as they approach their home game against the Tarkwa based club.
Their most recent game against AshantiGold 04 ended 1-1 at the Len Clay Sports Stadium.
Meanwhile,they play against the defending champions, Medeama SC who sit top of the league with 17 points from 8 matches.
They are the league’s highest scorers (14 goals) and have won four of their last five league games.
Both teams don’t have any major injuries in camp which should spir both managers to our up their first set of first team players for the game.
The head-to-head between the two teams favours the home side who have three wins, one draw, two losses in their last six league meetings there since 2020/21.
Medeama’s last game at Baba Yara ended in a loss which should spir them on to rewrite the script against the Porcupine Warriors.
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