Ghanaian winger Frank Acheampong has added another milestone to his career in China after helping Dalian Yingbo FC clinch the 2026 Chinese Super League title in dramatic fashion.

Published 9 Nov 2026, 09:37 GMT

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Frank Acheampong wins Chinese Super League title with Dalian Yingbo

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Ghanaian winger Frank Acheampong has added another milestone to his career in China after helping Dalian Yingbo FC clinch the 2026 Chinese Super League title in dramatic fashion.

Dalian completed an extraordinary turnaround on the final day of the season, beating Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 3-1 before 60,000 supporters to secure their maiden league championship.

The Ganjingzi District-based club entered the final round three points behind Chengdu Rongcheng, who had dominated the standings throughout the campaign. However, Chengdu's collapse continued with a 3-2 defeat away to Shandong Taishan, handing Dalian the opportunity to overtake them.

Chengdu had surrendered a 14-point advantage in the closing weeks, losing their final four matches despite needing just one point from those games to guarantee the title.

Although both sides finished level on points and Chengdu recorded a better goal difference, Dalian emerged champions through their superior head-to-head record, having won both league meetings between the teams.

Acheampong was central to Dalian's remarkable campaign, contributing 12 goals and four assists during the 2025/26 season.

The Ghanaian delivered one of his most memorable performances in the run-in, scoring all four goals in Dalian's 4-0 demolition of Qingdao West Coast to keep their championship hopes alive.

The title adds to Acheampong's growing reputation in Chinese football. He previously finished as Henan FC's top scorer in the 2024/25 season with 14 goals in 30 appearances before making the move to Dalian.

His latest success further underlines the winger's influence in the Chinese Super League and marks a significant achievement in his career abroad.

Mandela Yaw AnuvabeMandela Yaw Anuvabe is a journalist and sports writer with 3Sports under Media General, delivering compelling sports content and in-depth coverage. Known for having a knack for telling intriguing feature stories, Mandela was recently recognised for his impeccable writing, finishing fifth in Africa in the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Awards Young Reporters Writing category.

Frank Acheampong wins Chinese Super League title with Dalian Yingbo

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