Basake Holy Stars will aim to bounce back from successive defeats when they welcome title-chasing Heart of Lions to the Ampain AAK II Sports Arena on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in a crucial Ghana Premier League Matchweek 31 encounter.
The newly promoted side has endured a dip in form in recent weeks, losing three of their last five matches and winning just two. This run has seen them slide to 13th on the league table with 36 points. Despite their inconsistent form, Abdul Gazale’s men have been impressive at home, boasting nine wins, four draws, and just two losses in 15 home matches. With 30 goals scored and 34 conceded — the second joint-highest tally against any team in the division — Holy Stars will hope to tighten up defensively and secure a tenth home win on Sunday.
Their opponents, Heart of Lions, arrive in fine form and full of confidence after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over FC Samartex 1996, marking their fourth straight win — their longest winning run since December 26. That result saw the Kpando-based club climb to second place on the league table with 53 points, leapfrogging Bibiani Gold Stars in the process.
Bashiru Hayford’s side have been consistent both at home and on the road, scoring 33 goals and conceding just 20 in 30 games. They are currently ranked the fourth-best away team in the league, having secured four wins, five draws, and five defeats in 14 away fixtures.
Sunday’s encounter will be the first-ever top-flight meeting between Basake Holy Stars and Heart of Lions at the Ampain AAK II Sports Arena, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash between a side fighting to avoid the drop and another pushing for the Premier League title.
