Swedru All Blacks will look to build on their late first-round surge when they welcome Nations FC to the Swedru Sports Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a crucial Matchday 18 encounter of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.
Fresh from a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over Asante Kotoko, the Black Magicians enter the second round with renewed belief, while Nations FC arrive in Swedru desperate for points as they continue to battle near the foot of the table.
Match Preview
Swedru All Blacks closed the first round in emphatic fashion, stunning giants Asante Kotoko to underline their steady revival. That result capped a strong run of form which has seen them suffer just one defeat in their last eight league matches, a turnaround that has lifted them four points clear of the relegation zone.
The recent improvement has been built on better organisation, greater discipline, and a growing confidence, particularly in front of their home supporters. Head coach and his players will see Sunday’s fixture as another opportunity to strengthen their position and distance themselves further from danger as the second round begins.
Nations FC, meanwhile, continue to struggle to find their footing in Ghana’s top flight. Since gaining promotion, consistency has been hard to come by, and they currently sit only two points above the relegation places.
Their biggest concern has been their form away from home. Nations have managed just one point from their last 10 away matches across all competitions, a statistic that will alarm their technical team heading into a difficult trip to Swedru.
With relegation looming, the pressure is firmly on Nations FC to deliver a response. Anything less than a positive result could see them slip into the bottom three and deepen their survival worries.
Team News
Swedru All Blacks are expected to retain much of the side that defeated Kotoko, with confidence high and competition for places increasing after recent performances.
Nations FC are also likely to stick with their trusted core, relying on the leadership of captain Razak Simpson and the attacking threat of Emmanuel Annor and John Ocansey to spark a turnaround.
Possible Starting Lineups
Swedru All Blacks:
Aryee (GK); Zayat, Andoh, Leveh, Tutu; Opoku-Gyamfi, Fosu; Shadrack, Hafiz, Nereba; Baffoe
Nations FC:
Rabin Sanon (GK); Razak Simpson (C), Boateng Mac Williams, Samuel Kuffour; Kelvin Ampoful, Sulemana Suhuyini, Raymond Oko Grippmann, Evans Sarfo; Richard Danso, Emmanuel Annor; John Ahuma Ocansey
Kickoff Details
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Match: Swedru All Blacks vs Nations FC
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Competition: 2025/26 Ghana Premier League
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Venue: Swedru Sports Stadium
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Kickoff: Sunday, 3:00PM
Prediction
Swedru All Blacks 2–0 Nations FC
With momentum on their side and Nations FC struggling badly on the road, Swedru All Blacks look well placed to secure another important victory. Nations may fight hard, but the hosts’ confidence, home advantage, and recent form should see them claim all three points.
