Nine outstanding players win NASCO prize as Hearts thrash Lions, Chelsea stun Kotoko in GPL Matchweek 10

Nine outstanding players have been rewarded for their brilliance in Matchweek 10 of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, after being named NASCO Man of the Match winners in their respective fixtures.

The list, released by the Ghana Football Association, is headlined by FC AshantiGold captain Kojo Twumasi, who stood tall as AshantiGold held Young Apostles FC to a 0-0 draw at the Len Clay Stadium.

It was a weekend that had everything – a Hearts of Oak demolition, a stunning Kotoko collapse, late winners, and a tight title race at the top.

Hearts Return With A Statement

At the University of Ghana Stadium, Hearts of Oak produced their best performance of the season, thrashing Heart of Lions 3-0.

The Phobians wasted no time. Ransford Mensah opened the scoring after just two minutes before John Antwi grabbed a brace to seal a convincing win that lifted Hearts to second place on the table with 20 points.

NASCO Man of the Match: Abdul Karim – Hearts of Oak.

For Heart of Lions, it was a painful afternoon. The defeat leaves them in 16th place, deep in the relegation fight.

Chelsea stun Kotoko in Berekum

One of of the stories of weekend came at the Golden City Park, where Berekum Chelsea came from behind to beat Asante Kotoko 2-1.

Kotoko looked to be heading for victory when Inusah Adam converted a penalty in the 60th minute to put them ahead. But Chelsea refused to give up.

Zacharia Fuseini equalised five minutes later before Yussif Bayanalabe scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner in the 90+1st minute to send the home fans into wild celebrations.

NASCO Man of the Match: Emmanuel Ofosu — Berekum Chelsea.

The result means Kotoko have now gone three league games without a win, leaving them 10th on the table with 13 points.

Medeama stay top, Port City keep pushing

Defending champions Medeama SC stayed at the top of the league with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Swedru All Blacks at the TnA Park, thanks to Kingsley Braye’s 38th-minute strike.

NASCO Man of the Match: Emmanuel Annor — Medeama SC.

Port City FC also continued their dream debut season, beating Basake Holy Stars 1-0 at the Daasebre Boamah Darko II Park. Francis Gyetuah scored the only goal in the 65th minute to keep Port City in third place with 18 points.

NASCO Man of the Match: Francis Gyetuah – Port City FC.

At the end of Matchweek 10, Medeama SC, Hearts of Oak, Port City FC and FC Samartex occupy the top four positions, while Heart of Lions, Young Apostles and Dreams FC remain in the relegation zone.

Drama in Bechem, draws elsewhere

At the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, Bechem United secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over FC Samartex.

Augustine Okrah gave Bechem the lead in the 39th minute, Gabriel Osei equalised for Samartex in the 57th minute, before substitute Dennis Modzaka scored deep into stoppage time in the 90+5th minute to win it for the Hunters.

NASCO Man of the Match: Augustine Okrah — Bechem United.

Karela were held to a goalless draw by Vision FC in Friday’s only fixture in Tamale.
NASCO Man of the Match: Faisal Gariba – Karela United

In Obuasi AshantiGold were unable to find a breakthrough against Young Apostles as the two sides settled for a goalless draw. The NASCO Man of the Match was Kojo Twumasi of FC AshantiGold.

Bibiani Gold Stars were held at home by Aduana FC at the DUN’s Park in Bibiani.
NASCO Man of the Match: Claude Shooting Bortey — Gold Stars.

Dreams FC 1-1 Debibi United – Dreams shared the spoils with Debibi United in a 1-1 draw at the Tuba Astro Turf and the NASCO Man of the Match wad Bernard Kokonu of Dreams FC.