In-form Nations FC will make a short trip to Len Clay Stadium for Sunday's derby clash against city rivals Asante Kotoko.
Asante Kotoko is currently in sixth place, going four straight matches without a win in the Premier League, while Nations FC remain unbeaten in their last three games.
Match Preview
Asante Kotoko are returning home after losing their third consecutive game against Bechem United last week at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.
Kotoko have dropped four places on the Ghana Premier League table following the club's recent performance after going six matches undefeated in the 2024–25 season's campaign.
Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum is under intense pressure after losing three matches on the road and hoping to turn things around against Nations FC.
Nations FC have been a tough opponent in the Premier League, losing only one game and occupying second position with 19 points.
The Eagles lads are eager to condemn their city rivals to a second home defeat on Sunday to go top of the log as they are a point adrift of league leaders, Bibiani Goldstars.
Nations FC are also optimistic of maintaining their unbeaten streak against Asante Kotoko since gaining promotion to the Ghanaian top-flight league last season.
Coach Kassim Mingle's side managed to pick up four points against Asante Kotoko (1W, 1D) during the last season's Premier League, where a lone strike from Asamoah Boateng Afriyie inflicted a painful home loss to Asante Kotoko in Kumasi.
Teams News
Nations FC coach Kassim Mingle said in a pre-match interview he is looking forward to securing a victory over their city's rivals Asante Kotoko in Obuasi.
Nations FC defender Razak Simpson will be missing the crucial game following his call-up to the Black Stars of Ghana for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers against Angola and Niger.
However, coach Mingle said he and his technical team have a replacement for Simpson in defense and confirmed there is no injury situation in camp.
Okoh Grippman is set to earn a starting berth for Nations FC in the heart of defense after missing out on the last five match-week fixtures.
Asante Kotoko will also be missing their mercurial midfielder Emmanuel Antwi, who is currently in the camp of the Black Stars for the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers.
There are no injury issues in the camp of Asante Kotoko, with Saaka Duada, Albert Amoah, and Elvis Kyei Baffour being declared fit for the epic fixture.
However, Frederick Asare is expected to reclaim his place in the starting line to return to the post ahead of Guinean shotstopper Mohamed Camara.
Asante Kotoko possible starting lineup:
Asare (GK), Samba, Asiedu, Lord, Ablorh, Saaka, Manu, Blay, Baba, Baffour, Amoah
Nations FC possible starting lineup:
Ousmane (GK), Grippman, Abrokwa, Kuffour, Karim, Sadiq, Sulemana, Badu, Berko, Charwetey, Bi Boris.
Prediction
We say Asante Kotoko 0-0 Nations FC.
Kickoff Time
The match is scheduled for 15:00 GMT (3:00 PM).
TV Channels
The game will be live on AFA Sports, Metro TV, Original TV, Net2 TV, YouTube, and the GFA App.
