Accra Lions FC and Medeama SC will square off against each other on Saturday, January 25, at the University of Ghana Stadium to kickstart match-day 18 of the Ghana Premier League.
The Lions are currently on the foot of the league signifying how appalling they have been so far and a win over the giants will be very malleable in their season revival.
Medeama SC on the other hand, have also been very sloppy and will definitely head into this game seeking nothing but all three points to return on winning path.
MATCH PREVIEW
After consecutive loses to Hearts of Oak and Dreams FC, the Blue-Blacks had their losing streak extended to three after being marmalized by 0-3 at home to Bibiani Goldstars last week.
The league leaders were too strong for the Lions in the game and won it convincingly to maintain top spot, courtesy a sensational Atta Kumi hat-trick.
Accra Lions FC are occupying the bottom spot of the league table at the moment with just 13 points after 17 matches
However, the Mauves and Yellows suffered a 2-1 loss away at Berekum Chelsea in what was a very tensed encounter at the Golden City Park.
Medeama SC conceded early but managed to level the score in the 89th minute through Mubarik Yussif but still couldn't earn a point from Berekum following Zakaria Fuseini's late winner in the 98th minute.
The 2023 champions are currently sitting on the 7th position with 26 points, four behind the top four spot.
TEAM NEWS
Coach Ibrahim Tanko has stepped down as head coach of Accra Lions and James Francis has been handed the mantle to help turn things around for the club.
They will be without striker Ezekiel Alladoh who has been transferred to Swedish topflight side IF Brommapojkarna in the ongoing January transfer window
Medeama SC apart from Ebenezer Nkrumah who has been out for sometime now, have a full strength squad to select for the game coming up.
LINEUPS
Accra Lions: Afful (GK), Remember, Issa, Agyen, Mohammed, Awoute, Tettey-Narh, Seidu, Abubakari, Yousif, Nwafor
Medeama SC: Kyei (GK), Abdulai, Mubarik, Bashiru, Mamudu, Amoah, Owusu, Azariah, Babil, Fordjour, Sarpong
KICKOFF: 15:00GMT (3:00pm)
PREDICTION
We say Accra Lions 1-2 Medeama SC
