Bechem United will be aiming to bounce back from a rare home defeat when they host regional rivals Berekum Chelsea at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday in a highly anticipated Bono derby in the Ghana Premier League.
The Hunters, who suffered a 2-0 loss at home to Gold Stars FC last Wednesday, will be determined to return to winning ways after a spirited yet fruitless performance. That defeat marked their first at home this season, and they now sit 8th on the league table with 40 points.
Despite recent struggles (W1, D1, L3 in their last five matches), Bechem United boast one of the strongest home records in the league and will look to capitalize on that advantage in the derby.
Historically, Bechem United have had the upper hand against Berekum Chelsea at home. Since the 2020/21 season, the two teams have met four times at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in league competition, with Bechem winning three and drawing one. They secured 2-0 victories in the 2020/21, 2022/23, and 2023/24 seasons, with a 1-1 draw recorded in 2021/22.
With Bechem United looking to maintain their unbeaten home record against Chelsea and reclaim momentum in the league, and Berekum Chelsea desperate to halt their away-day woes, Sunday’s encounter promises to be a fiercely contested derby with pride and crucial points on the line.
