A season-defining clash awaits at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Sunday when relegation-threatened Vision FC host fellow strugglers Karela United in a crucial Week 32 Ghana Premier League fixture.
With only three rounds remaining in the season, both sides find themselves teetering on the brink of the drop zone. Vision FC sit 14th on the table with 36 points — a single point clear of danger — while Karela United, just one spot and one point below them in 16th, are in desperate need of a victory to leapfrog their hosts and climb out of the relegation zone.
Form Guide and Team Overview
Vision FC, under coach Nana Agyeman, have been inconsistent in recent weeks, recording two wins, one draw, and two defeats in their last five league outings. Despite their overall defensive frailties — having conceded 34 goals, among the highest in the league — the Tema-based club have found renewed strength at home.
Unbeaten in their last nine home matches (W6, D3), Vision have transformed the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex into a tough hunting ground, recently securing back-to-back 2-0 wins over Bibiani Gold Stars and Young Apostles. Sunday presents a vital opportunity to continue that momentum and put breathing space between themselves and the bottom three.
Karela United, meanwhile, are gathering steam at just the right time. The Tamale-based club are unbeaten in their last three matches, with two impressive wins over Medeama SC and Gold Stars coming after a draw against Heart of Lions. Though their tally of 22 goals scored is among the lowest in the league, Karela have made up for it with a solid defence that has allowed just 25 goals all season — the second-best record in the bottom half.
Coach Nurudeen Amadu’s men have also performed admirably away from home. They’ve picked up points in three of their last five away games (W1, D2), including three clean sheets, and will be looking to capitalise on that form in what will be their first-ever Ghana Premier League meeting with Vision FC in Tema.
Team News
Vision FC are expected to name a similar side to the one that beat Young Apostles last weekend. Goalkeeper Abraham will be protected by a backline anchored by captain Boakye and the in-form Agyemang. Midfielders Kudzinya and Rhule will look to control proceedings, while Tei and Yemoh will be tasked with unlocking Karela’s disciplined defence.
Karela United are likely to rely on their defensive organisation, with captain Fatawu marshalling the backline alongside Adamu and Asigre. The experienced Yaya and Latif will carry the creative burden in midfield, supporting forward Nurudeen, who will lead the line in search of vital goals.
Predicted Lineups
Vision FC XI: Abraham (GK); Adjetey, Agyemang, Asante, Boakye (C); Kudzinya, Ali, Rhule; Sanja, Tei, Yemoh
Karela United XI: Nasiru (GK); Adamu, Agyemang, Ali, Asigre; Fatawu (C), Gariba, Dede, Latif; Nurudeen, Yaya
Prediction
This encounter has all the ingredients for a tense and cagey affair with survival on the line. Vision FC’s home form gives them a slight edge, but Karela’s defensive strength and recent momentum on the road cannot be underestimated.
Prediction: Vision FC 1-1 Karela United
