Berekum Chelsea will attempt to secure their first win of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign when they welcome Basake Holy Stars to the Golden City Park on Sunday afternoon.
Both sides have endured difficult starts to the new season, with Chelsea rooted to the bottom after two defeats, while Holy Stars have managed two draws from their opening fixtures and are still searching for their first victory.
Match preview
After narrowly avoiding relegation last season, Berekum Chelsea’s early-season form has reignited familiar concerns. Under head coach Samuel Boadu, the Blues have lost their opening two games — away to Asante Kotoko and Swedru All Blacks — conceding four goals and scoring none.
Boadu’s side will hope that returning to the Golden City Park can spark a turnaround, though their lack of cutting edge in attack and shaky defending remain major worries. Their early-season performances suggest a team yet to find balance in either half of the pitch.
Meanwhile, Basake Holy Stars have experienced a more composed, if somewhat blunt, start. The Western-based club have played out back-to-back goalless draws, showing defensive solidity but failing to convert opportunities in the final third.
Head coach Evans Adotey will be encouraged by his side’s resilience at the back, but with only two points from their first two games, the Holy Stars will know that sharper finishing is needed if they are to turn draws into wins.
Both sides still have one outstanding game to play due to scheduling adjustments, but Sunday’s meeting offers each a chance to finally break their winless run. Chelsea will be desperate to avoid a third consecutive defeat, while the visitors aim to capitalize on their hosts’ poor form.
Team News
Berekum Chelsea
Head coach Samuel Boadu is expected to ring a few changes after two disappointing outings. Prince Anane should continue to marshal the defence, while Richard Osei Agyemang could return to the starting XI to provide additional experience at the back. Vincent Adjei and Kwesi Badori are likely to feature in midfield, with Abdul Rahman and Zidane Osman tasked with carrying the attacking threat.
Basake Holy Stars
Evans Adotey’s men are likely to maintain the same setup that delivered successive clean sheets. Captain George Nana Kissi anchors the backline, supported by Peter Arhin and Sadat Zumah Ibrahim, while Francis Oteng and Jacob Boazee offer creativity from midfield. Up front, Gideon Quaison could once again lead the line as Holy Stars look to end their scoring drought.
Berekum Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Emmanuel Adu (GK); Benjamin Abaidoo, Prince Anane (C), Richard Osei Agyemang; Michael Awuah, Kwesi Badori, Vincent Adjei, Kennedy Mensah; Zidane Osman, Abubakari Seidu; Abdul Rahman
Basake Holy Stars possible starting lineup:
Dubi Kassi Tayi (GK); George Nana Kissi (C), Peter Arhin, Sadat Zumah Ibrahim, Tey Bismark; Kingsford Baffoe, Jacob Boazee, Francis Oteng; Gideon Quaison, Kwesi Mensah, Kofi Sam
We say: Berekum Chelsea 0–2 Basake Holy Stars
Chelsea’s confidence appears low after two successive defeats, and they have yet to show any spark in attack. Holy Stars, meanwhile, look defensively organized and may finally find their scoring touch in Berekum.
We predict Gideon Quaison to open the scoring midway through the first half, finishing off a Boazee through-ball, before Francis Oteng seals the result late on with a curling effort from distance as the visitors claim their first victory of the season.
Kickoff: 15:00 GMT, Sunday, October 5, 2025
By: Pascal Amoah
