Basake Holy Stars FC will look to revive their faltering Ghana Premier League campaign when they host in-form Asante Kotoko on Wednesday in their outstanding Matchweek 3 fixture at the AAK II Arena.
The Anyinase-based side currently sit 17th in the table after ten matches, amassing just six points from one win, three draws, and six defeats—the joint second-most losses in the league. Holy Stars’ struggles have been evident at both ends of the pitch: they’ve scored only seven goals, the joint-lowest in the Premier League, while conceding 16, the league’s second-highest total. Despite these challenges, their home form offers a sliver of hope.
At the AAK II Arena, Basake have recorded one win, two draws, and a single defeat in four matches, keeping two clean sheets. A victory over Asante Kotoko would provide a crucial boost in their fight to escape the relegation zone.
Asante Kotoko, meanwhile, arrive in high spirits, having extended their unbeaten run to ten games following a hard-fought draw with FC Samartex. The Porcupine Warriors remain the league’s only unbeaten team, with five wins and five draws, scoring 11 goals while conceding just four—the joint-lowest tally in the competition.
Kotoko’s away form has been equally impressive: two wins, three draws, just two goals scored, and remarkably, no goals conceded on the road. Under Abdul Karim Zito, the Reds will aim to maintain that flawless defensive record as they visit a Basake side they previously drew with on their only other league trip to Aiyinase.
The clash promises to be a high-stakes encounter, with Basake Holy Stars fighting for survival and Asante Kotoko looking to reinforce their unbeaten streak.
