Nations FC will try to get back on track when they face an in-form Medeama SC side on Friday in matchweek 21 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.
The game will kick off at 3:30pm at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese, where the home side will hope playing at home helps them respond against the league leaders.
Match Preview
Nations FC head into this match under pressure after being shellacked 2–0 by FC Samartex in Samreboi last Sunday. That defeat summed up an up-and-down campaign for the Abrankese Royals, who sit 12th on the league log with 24 points after 20 matches.
They have recorded six wins, six draws and eight defeats, and have struggled to stay consistent. Head coach Frimpong Manso will be hoping for a much better performance, especially at home, where Nations FC have usually looked more solid and well organised.
Standing in their way are a rampant Medeama SC side who have been the benchmark of the Ghanaian topflight this season. The Yellow and Mauves have been the best team in the league this season and currently sit top of the table with 43 points, having won 12 matches, drawn seven and lost just once.
Medeama arrive in Abrankese riding an impressive 17-match unbeaten run, which highlights their status as genuine title favourites. Confident on the ball and ruthless in attack, they will believe they can continue their fine run against a Nations FC side still trying to find consistency.
Team News
Nations FC Team News
According to team news filtering through the camp, Nations FC have no major fresh injury concerns ahead of Friday’s clash. However, the technical team is expected to ring a few changes following last weekend’s defeat, with more energy likely to be injected into midfield to distrupt Medeama's passing flow and stop them from controlling the game.
Medeama SC Team News
Medeama SC are believed to have a largely fit squad to choose from, with key players available after coming through recent fixtures unscathed. Personally, I sensed the visitors could stick with their settled lineup, as head coach Ibrahim Tanko has little reason to change a team that has been performing well.
Possible Lineups
Nations FC (3-4-2-1):
Rabin Sanon (GK); Razak Simpson (C), Boateng Mac Williams, Asante Boahen; Kwame Boakye, Isaac Botchway, Raymond Oko Grippmann, Antwi Sarpong; Evans Sarfo, Abdela Mashud; Aryeetey Ayikwei.
Medeama SC (4-3-3):
Felix Kyei (GK); Derrick Fordjour, Rich Sackey, Yussif Mubarik (C), Fatawu Sulemana; Fuzy Taylor, Salim Adams, Manuel Mantey; Kelvin Nkrumah, Kingsley Braye, Jacob Mensah.
We Say: Nations FC 1–2 Medeama SC
Nations FC should put up a fight, especially in the early stages, and could score through Aryeetey Ayikwei, their main attacking threat.
However, Medeama’s experience and ruthlessness may make the difference in the second half, with Kingsley Braye likely to score before Kelvin Nkrumah adds another to secure a narrow away win for the league leaders.
Where is the game being played?
The match takes place at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, the home ground of Nations FC.
What time is kick-off?
The game kicks off at 15:30 on Friday, January 30, 2025.
By: Pascal Amoah
