Frank Acheampong wins Chinese Super League title with Dalian Yingbo FC to cap off an exceptional season

Ghanaian winger Frank Acheampong won the 2026 Chinese Super League title with Dalian Yingbo FC after his side produced a remarkable late-season comeback to secure their first championship.

Dalian sealed the trophy on Sunday, overturning a 14-point deficit in the last few weeks to finish ahead of longtime leaders Chengdu Rongcheng.

The Ganjingzi District-based club entered the final day three points behind Chengdu but secured a 3-1 victory over Tianjin Jinmen Tigers in front of 60,000 supporters to seal the championship.

Their title rivals, Chengdu Rongcheng, suffered a dramatic collapse, losing 3-2 away to Shandong Taishan.

Chengdu had led the standings from the opening day and needed just one point from their final four matches to secure their first league title. However, they lost all four games to surrender their advantage.

Although Chengdu finished with a superior goal difference, the Chinese Super League uses head-to-head records to separate teams level on points. Dalian had won both meetings between the sides, giving them the advantage.

Frank Acheampong played an important role in Dalian's successful campaign, finishing the 2025/26 season with 12 goals and four assists.

The Ghanaian winger had recently delivered a standout performance, scoring all four goals in Dalian's emphatic 4-0 victory over Qingdao West Coast to strengthen the club's title ambitions.

His contribution adds another achievement to his career in Chinese football, having previously enjoyed an impressive spell with Henan FC.

During the 2024/25 campaign, Acheampong finished as Henan's leading scorer with 14 goals in 30 matches before joining Dalian Yingbo FC on a one-year contract with an option for an extension.

With his impressive displays in the 2026 season, he has established himself as one of the most outstanding foreign players to ever play in the Chinese Super League.