The 2025/26 Ghanaian Premier League season is set to officially kick off on Friday, September 12, 2025, with clubs and players preparing for the campaign ahead[5]. Full Premier League standings for the previous season reveal BGS, HOL, ASA, and OAK topped the table, while NSO and LEG finished at the bottom[1].
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) recently approved new League Regulations and the Standard Player Contract to improve league management ahead of this season[4]. Referees and club officials have also participated in seminars and training programs to enhance match officiating and club operations[5].
National teams are in the spotlight, with the Black Stars holding crucial training ahead of World Cup qualifiers, including a highly anticipated clash against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium[3][6]. Real Oviedo’s Kwasi Sibo made his first start for the Black Stars, while Ibrahim Sulemana was released from camp to return to Bologna for assessment[5][6].
Strong focus is on women’s football, as the Police Ladies FC are set to compete in the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers, and key Black Queens players have been named starters for upcoming fixtures[4]. The GFA also released fixtures for the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League[5].
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet shared surprise over Ghana’s absence from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)[7]. Meanwhile, contract developments continue as Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo confirmed a new deal with Bournemouth, despite a challenging negotiation process[7].