Nations FC will look to take a giant step towards their first-ever Ghana Premier League title when they host fourth-placed Heart of Lions on Sunday, June 9, at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. Kickoff is set for 15:00 GMT.
Match Preview
With just two games to go, the title race is on a knife’s edge. Nations FC currently lead the league table only on goal difference ahead of Gold Stars FC, who defeated Berekum Chelsea last weekend to keep the pressure on.
The home side boasts the most wins in the league this season (18 in 32 matches), the second-best attack (40 goals scored), and the tightest defense (only 16 goals conceded). Their consistency at both ends of the pitch has made them genuine title contenders.
Heart of Lions, meanwhile, have secured fourth place with 57 points after a gritty 2-1 win over Bechem United in their previous fixture. The Kpando-based side have picked up 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five matches and have now recorded 16 victories this season. Their 36 goals rank them among the league’s most efficient attacking teams, but a relatively leaky defense (24 goals conceded) could be their undoing against a high-flying Nations side.
Bashir Hayford’s men have had mixed fortunes on the road, winning just once in their last five away matches (W1, D1, L3), although they remain the league’s fifth-best away side.
The last time the two sides met in Kumasi ended in a narrow 1-0 win for Nations FC, and they will be hoping to replicate that result in what could be a title-deciding fixture.
Team News
Nations FC are expected to field their strongest lineup, with key players like Sulemana and Ampoful fit and available. Their defensive setup has been a cornerstone of their season, and coach Kassim Mingle will rely on the likes of Grippman and Alhassan to keep things tight at the back.
Heart of Lions have no major injury concerns and will field a full-strength squad. Coach Bashir Hayford will depend on his experienced spine—Boateng, Hennessy, and Addo—to lead the charge.
Predicted Lineups
Nations FC XI:
Ousmane (GK); Nettey, Sulemana, Abrokwa, Grippman; Alhassan, Kuffour, Acquah; Annor, Charwetey, Ampoful
Heart of Lions XI:
Lawrence (GK); George, Anim, Hennessy, Abban; Danso, Michelle, Boateng; Addo, Pong, Oppong
Kickoff
Sunday, June 9, 2025 – 15:00 GMT (3:00 PM)
Venue: Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Abrankese
Prediction
Nations FC are in sensational home form and with the title within their grasp, expect them to come out firing. Heart of Lions will pose a threat with their attacking quality, but Nations’ defense has been the best in the league and could hold firm once again.
Prediction: Nations FC 2-1 Heart of Lions
