The highly anticipated 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season officially kicks off on Friday, 12 September 2025, with a grand opening ceremony at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The curtain-raiser will see the national U-17 side, the Black Starlets, face Auroras FC at 4 p.m., setting the tone for the season’s excitement. Later in the evening, at 7 p.m., giants Accra Hearts of Oak SC will take on newly promoted Hohoe United FC in the headline fixture for Matchday 1.
The season opener will be graced by a special guest of honour, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana. In addition to the football action, fans will be treated to a live performance by award-winning dancehall artiste Stonebwoy, adding a vibrant musical touch to the occasion.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has promised an electrifying season filled with drama, rivalries, and fresh stories, with champions Gold Stars, heavyweights Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, and debutants Hohoe United all vying for glory.
Football enthusiasts across the country are expected to throng the Accra Sports Stadium for today’s spectacle, which sets the stage for what many predict to be one of the most competitive campaigns in recent years.