Basake Holy Stars will look to build on their morale-boosting first league win when they host Vision FC at the AAK II Arena on Sunday. The clash promises to be a pivotal encounter for both teams as they aim to climb the Ghana Premier League table.
Match Preview
Holy Stars ended a seven-game winless streak (D2, L5) with a stunning 2-0 victory over defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars last weekend. That result also ended a 12-match winless run across all competitions (D3, L8), giving the Western Region side much-needed confidence.
Despite the victory, Basake Holy Stars remain in relegation trouble, sitting 17th on the table with just five points, the secod-lowest tally in the league. Their season has been hampered by a lack of attacking firepower, scoring only three goals — the lowest in the league — while conceding 11, the joint-second highest.
Vision FC arrive in Aiyinase with growing confidence after a 2-1 win over bottom-placed Eleven Wonders, despite being reduced to ten men, followed by a goalless draw against Asante Kotoko in midweek. These results have lifted them to 10th on the table with 12 points, giving them momentum heading into Sunday’s fixture.
The Tema-based side have scored eight goals and conceded nine in nine league matches. However, their away form remains a concern. They are winless on the road (D1, L3), earning just one point and scoring only two goals, making a first away victory a top priority for coach Nana Kweku Agyemang.
Probable Lineups
Basake Holy Stars: Dubi Kassi Tayi (GK); George Nana Kissi (C), Peter Arhin, Sadat Zumah Ibrahim, Tey Bismark; Jacob Boazee, Kingsford Baffoe, Francis Oteng; Gideon Quaison, Richard Akwei, Emmanuel Nyarko
Vision FC: Kwame Aziz (GK); Kusi Asante (C), Meshack Adjetey, Labaran Majeed Alidu, Ridwan Ali; Kingsley Appiah, Lord Xorse Kudzinya, Emmanuel Sanja; Evans Akuaku, Abdul Sumaila, Daniel Yemoh
Head-to-Head
Since Holy Stars’ promotion in 2024, the two sides have met once in Aiyinase, with Basake Holy Stars winning 1-0, giving them a psychological advantage heading into this weekend’s clash.
Prediction
Basake Holy Stars will be buoyed by their first league win, and home advantage could play a key role. However, Vision FC’s recent form and defensive stability suggest a close encounter. Expect a tight 1-1 draw, with both teams likely sharing the points in a competitive battle.
