Newly promoted Hohoe United will be chasing their first-ever Ghana Premier League victory when they welcome the in-form Karela United to the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 5, 2025, for their Matchday 4 encounter.
Match Preview
It has been a learning curve for Hohoe United in their debut Premier League campaign. Despite not yet recording a win, the newcomers have displayed admirable resilience, earning two points from their opening three matches (D2, L1). Their performances suggest a team that can compete, even if survival remains their primary objective this season.
Head coach Tijani Abdul Rahim Bashiru will take heart from his side’s remarkable 16-match unbeaten home record across all competitions (W15, D1), which stretches back to their Division One League days. Their last outing at home — a 1–1 draw with Young Apostles — showed flashes of potential and determination, and they will now be eager to turn that consistency into a historic first Premier League win.
Form Guide: Karela United
Visitors Karela United have made an impressive start to the new campaign, building on the momentum that saw them avoid relegation in dramatic fashion last season. The Pride and Passion Boys have collected seven points from a possible nine (W2, D1), including consecutive clean-sheet victories over Aduana FC and Medeama SC, before holding FC Samartex 1996 to a 1–1 draw away from home.
Under the guidance of head coach Nurudeen Amadu, Karela have displayed renewed defensive discipline and attacking sharpness. Their unbeaten run marks a significant improvement, considering they had dropped points in 11 of their previous 12 away games (W1, D3, L8) before this season.
The trip to Hohoe presents an opportunity for Karela to secure their first away victory of the 2025/26 campaign and their first since May 2025, when they stunned then-champions Bibiani Gold Stars 1–0 at Dun’s Park.
Head-to-Head
This weekend’s fixture will be the first-ever top-flight meeting between Hohoe United and Karela United, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest. Both sides are unbeaten this season, setting the stage for a tightly contested battle where either could lose that streak.
Team News
Hohoe United are expected to retain much of the squad that earned a hard-fought point against Young Apostles. Midfielders Kekeli Yeboah and Alossode Adomako will play crucial roles in transitioning play, while forward Adamu Ganiu leads the attack as they search for their first top-flight win.
For Karela United, captain Abdul Ganiu is set to start in goal, with Malik Abubakar and Eric Antwi Konadu anchoring the defence. The midfield trio of Gideon Boateng, Faisal Gariba, and Ibrahim Issa will look to control proceedings, while forwards Zaidan Mohammed and Abdulai Zakari carry the attacking threat.
Predicted Lineups
Hohoe United:
Nketiah (GK); Ofori, Yusif, Iliasu, Justice; Yeboah, Alossode, Kekeli, Adomako; Yeboah, Adamu, Ganiu
Karela United:
Abdul Ganiu (GK) (C); Malik Abubakar, Philip Adom, Alhassan Ali, Eric Antwi Konadu; Gideon Boateng, Faisal Gariba, Ibrahim Issa; Zaidan Mohammed, Abdul Rahman Yaya, Abdulai Zakari
Kickoff and Broadcast
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Venue: Hohoe Sports Stadium
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Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
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Kickoff: 3:00 PM local time
Prediction
Both sides come into the match unbeaten but with different objectives. Hohoe United’s impressive home record will give them confidence, while Karela’s early-season form makes them slight favourites. Expect a tightly contested battle with limited chances.
Prediction: Hohoe United 1–1 Karela United
