Berekum Chelsea welcome Swedru All Blacks to the Golden City Park on Sunday in a Ghana Premier League encounter that could prove pivotal for both sides as the season reaches a decisive phase.
With Chelsea battling to escape the relegation zone and Swedru pushing for consistency in the top half, the fixture sets up as a tense and tactical affair where fine margins are likely to decide the outcome.
Match Preview
Berekum Chelsea remain under pressure despite grinding out a goalless draw away to Asante Kotoko in their last outing. That result offered encouragement, but it did little to ease relegation worries, with Samuel Boadu’s side managing just three wins in their last ten league matches.
However, Chelsea have made Golden City Park a genuine fortress. They are unbeaten in their last five home matches (W4, D1), a run that has kept them within touching distance of safety. That home resilience will be crucial as they look to secure maximum points against a side that has struggled on its travels.
Swedru All Blacks arrive in Berekum in positive spirits after a dramatic late equaliser against Nations FC extended their unbeaten run to three matches. While their recent form suggests growing belief, away performances remain a concern, with the All Blacks recording just two away wins all season.
Head-to-Head
The two sides have met once in the league this season, with Swedru All Blacks claiming a dominant 3-0 victory on September 21, 2025. That result gives the visitors a psychological edge, although Chelsea will draw confidence from their strong home record.
Current Form & League Position
After 18 league games, Berekum Chelsea sit 16th on 19 points, having recorded five wins, four draws and nine defeats, scoring 14 goals and conceding 21.
Swedru All Blacks occupy 10th place with 23 points, boasting six wins, five draws and seven defeats, with a goal return of 19 scored and 17 conceded.
Team News
Berekum Chelsea are expected to rely heavily on their defensive organisation and midfield discipline, with captain Prince Anane set to marshal the backline. Forward options remain limited, placing pressure on Faisal Shaibu and Abdul Rahman to deliver in the final third.
Swedru All Blacks will look to captain Rudolf Mensah for leadership, while the attacking trio of Abdul Aziz Adam, Kweku Baffoe and Rudolf Mensah will be tasked with exploiting Chelsea’s defensive lapses, particularly on the counter.
Possible Lineups
Berekum Chelsea:
Eric Ofori Antwi (GK); Benjamin Abaidoo, Prince Anane (C), Mohammed Seidu; Kuffour Asamoah, Kwesi Badori, Vincent Adjei, Augustine Agyapong; Marvin Owusu, Faisal Shaibu; Abdul Rahman.
Swedru All Blacks:
Clement Aryee (GK); Kwadwo Opoku Gyamfi, Oscar Mensah, Clement Tutu, Samuel Fosu; Solomon Nereba, Arthur Shadrack, John Andoh; Rudolf Mensah (C), Abdul Aziz Adam, Kweku Baffoe.
Match Details
Date: Sunday
Venue: Golden City Park, Berekum
Kick-off: 3:00 PM (GMT)
Prediction
With Berekum Chelsea’s impressive home form clashing with Swedru All Blacks’ struggles on the road, this fixture appears finely balanced. Chelsea’s urgency for points may edge the contest, but Swedru’s threat in transition cannot be underestimated.
Prediction: Berekum Chelsea 1-1 Swedru All Blacks
