On Sunday, September 22, 2024, five exciting Ghana Premier League fixtures will take place across the country.
While Hearts of Oak look to recover from a poor start to the season, Asante Kotoko will aim to maintain their positive momentum.
GoldStars FC vs. Basake Holy Stars
Venue: Duns Park, Bibiani
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT (3pm local time)
GoldStars FC will host newly promoted Basake Holy Stars in a tricky Week 3 fixture at Duns Park. GoldStars, who had their Week 2 match postponed due to Samartex’s continental assignment, are looking to secure their second consecutive win after a promising start to the season.
However, Basake Holy Stars won’t be easy to overcome, having collected four points from their opening two matches. The newcomers stunned Hearts of Oak in Accra and held Dreams FC to a goalless draw at home. Still undefeated and yet to concede a goal, they sit 5th on the table and will be keen to extend their unbeaten run.
Karela United FC vs. Accra Lions
Venue: Naa Sheriga Sports Complex
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT (3pm local time)
Two teams in desperate need of points will clash as Karela United FC face Accra Lions. Karela United have had a difficult start to the season, losing both of their opening matches 1-0 to Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea. They will be eager to secure their first win on home soil.
Accra Lions have also struggled, with back-to-back defeats, including a 2-0 home loss to Vision FC. Despite this poor start, Accra Lions were the fourth-best away side last season and will look to draw from that experience. The head-to-head record is evenly split, with both teams securing a win and a draw in their past three meetings since the 2020/21 season.
Aduana FC vs. Nations FC
Venue: Nana Agyeman Badu I Park, Dormaa Ahenkro
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT (3pm local time)
Aduana FC will welcome Nations FC to Dormaa Ahenkro in another Week 3 showdown. Aduana has managed two consecutive draws in their opening matches and will look to improve on last season’s impressive home form, where they collected 40 points. Though they’ve only scored once this season, Aduana will be confident in securing a positive result at home.
Nations FC, fresh off two goalless draws, have yet to concede a goal and will aim to maintain their solid defensive form. Coach Ocansey Mingle Kassim’s side will be cautious not to allow complacency to creep in as they aim to build momentum in the top flight.
Asante Kotoko vs. Young Apostles
Venue: Len Clay Stadium, Obuasi
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT (3pm local time)
Asante Kotoko will host Young Apostles at their adopted home, Len Clay Stadium, for the first time this season. The Porcupine Warriors had their Week 2 match postponed due to Nsoatreman FC’s participation in the CAF Confederation Cup, and they will be eager to record a victory in their home opener.
Young Apostles, making their debut in the Premier League, have endured a tough start, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Nsoatreman FC and managing a goalless draw with Nations FC. Despite being underdogs, they will hope to spring a surprise and secure their first win of the season.
Hearts of Oak vs. Bechem United
Venue: University of Ghana Sports Stadium
Kick-off: 18:00 GMT (6pm local time)
Hearts of Oak, winless in their first two matches and sitting at the bottom of the table, face Bechem United in a crucial match. The Phobians have had a disastrous start to the 2024/25 season, and Coach Abubakar Ouattara will be under pressure to turn things around and deliver their first win.
Bechem United, though also winless, have drawn both of their opening matches and will look to exploit Hearts of Oak’s poor form. In their past four meetings at home, Hearts of Oak have won two, drawn one, and lost one, with a notable 6-1 victory in the 2020/21 season.
This weekend’s fixtures promise high-stakes encounters, with both top teams and newly promoted sides eager to make their mark early in the season.
