Medeama Suffers Home Defeat to Hohoe United
Medeama SC lost 2-1 to Hohoe United at home on March 8, 2026, marking their first home loss of the season in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.
Kelvin Obeng opened the scoring for Medeama shortly after halftime, but the lead was short-lived. Just seven minutes later, in the 53rd minute, Fatawu Sulemana scored an own goal, equalizing for Hohoe United.
The match took a dramatic turn as Medeama missed a crucial penalty, a miss that proved pivotal in the outcome of the game. This was the second penalty missed by Medeama in three weeks, raising concerns about their finishing under pressure.
Hohoe United capitalized on a defensive lapse from Medeama to score the winning goal, stunning the home crowd in the bustling mining town of Tarkwa. The defeat has impacted Medeama’s title momentum, even as they remain at the top of the league table.
Despite the loss, Medeama had previously been unbeaten at home this season, making this defeat particularly surprising. Observers noted that the match was fiercely contested, with both teams displaying determination throughout.
Hohoe United, who are currently relegation-threatened, seized the momentum from the home side and took advantage of a moment of indecision from Felix Kyei to secure their victory.
The result has left fans and analysts questioning Medeama’s title aspirations as the season progresses. The team will need to regroup quickly to maintain their position at the top of the league.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the implications of this match on both teams’ future performances in the league.
