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The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season is living up to the hype as it promises to be one of the most hotly contested in recent memories. With more than half of the season now played, let’s take a look at the front-runners and see who stands the best chance of being the ultimate champions.
Asante Kotoko
Former Ghanaian and African football powerhouse Asante Kotoko has enjoyed a renaissance season. The Porcupine Warriors fell to four successive losses and a draw in November 2024, but have since bounced back impressively. They followed this with the perfect month of four wins and a draw to climb up the league table. Contributions at both ends of the pitch have been key during this turnaround. New arrival Poku has led the way with goals in successive matches despite spending so long away from competitive football. Their revival has helped Kotoko emerge as genuine title challengers amid fans hoping the club can win its 26th crown.
Hearts of Oak
The Phobians began the season sluggishly, recording their first win on matchday three of the current campaign. However, they have since hit their stride, earning 20 points from ten matches. Hearts of Oak has the second-best away record in the league with 14 points from 8 matches. Their ability to grind out results on the road and perform better at home has put their title hopes back on track. They are now on a mission to win yet another trophy in their glorious history under coach Aboubakar Ouattara.
Heart of Lions
The club from Kpando has been the surprise package this year, averaging only 0.5 goals conceded per game after 16 rounds. It is this resilience that saw them top the standings after Week 13 where they led with 24 points. Their title credentials cannot be doubted based on their overall performance in the league despite a recent 3-0 loss to Bechem United. Ghanaian football bettors can use the promo code for 1xbet available on the Wincomparator page to bet on all remaining fixtures, including the favourites for the title.
Bechem United
Bechem have been unstoppable in their last ten league games, recording seven wins and three draws after a slow start into the season. They have also been solid at the back during that time, only conceding four goals. It prompted a revival that has seen them in contention, and with a game in hand, they can rise to the top of the league.
Bibiani Gold Stars
Bibiani Gold Stars have been one of the surprise packages of the season. Having continued to churn out the same standard of performance, they now find themselves with 24 points, second in the league on goal difference. With plenty of their victories coming at home, their home record has turned their stadium into one of the most feared in the league for any visiting side.
Nations FC
Nations FC has adopted a fast-paced game model with an emphasis on offensive football That penchant for scoring is demonstrated as, at the moment, they have the league’s best goal difference. Their away form has been superb but several draws have often held them back. As such, Nations FC now falls just two points shy of the top spot.
Medeama SC
After winning the title in the 2022/23 season, Medeama SC are looking forward to recapturing their crown. They have the squad depth necessary for a title challenge to last the distance, with a mixture of familiar faces and new faces competing for places. The latter start had been largely thanks to continental competition experience, and this may be crucial on the domestic front.
That said, the Ghana Premier League will be another roller-coaster finish, with only 5 points separating the top 5 sides. It’s anyone’s league, and the season is likely to go to the wire. It will be an advantage to teams picking form at the right time. Top teams will aim to keep their best players fit, as every game will be a final. It has been a fascinating ride, and the best is yet to come.
