It’s a crucial battle at the lower end of the Ghana Premier League table as Swedru All Blacks host Basake Holy Stars at the Swedru Sports Stadium in a match that could define both teams’ early-season momentum.
Match Preview
The All Blacks, who currently sit 14th with three points, have struggled to adapt since their return to the top flight, losing four of their first five matches. Coach Ahmed Ibrahim Fathi’s side have managed five goals but conceded seven, the joint second-highest in the division. Their most recent setback — a 3-1 defeat to Hohoe United — underlined their defensive frailties and inconsistency.
However, the Swedru-based outfit have shown flashes of potential on home turf, where they’ve won three of their last four home games across all competitions, keeping three clean sheets in the process. That form will give them hope as they look to secure only their second win of the campaign.
For Basake Holy Stars, the situation is even more concerning. Still winless after five matches, the newcomers remain in the bottom three, having failed to score a single goal this season. Coach Augustine Evans Adotey’s men have drawn two and lost three of their games, including a 2-0 defeat to Young Apostles last weekend — their second consecutive loss.
Their away record offers little encouragement either: the Holy Stars are winless in their last 20 away league matches (D4, L15) stretching back to September 2024, a statistic that starkly highlights their struggles on the road.
Both teams are desperate for a result to kick-start their campaigns — the All Blacks to climb out of the relegation zone, and the Holy Stars to finally get their first win and goal of the season.
Head-to-Head
This will be the first-ever Premier League meeting between Swedru All Blacks and Basake Holy Stars.
Team News
Swedru All Blacks will rely heavily on captain Zayat Bubakari to marshal the backline, while Yorke Adjei and Tahir Baffoe are expected to provide the attacking spark. Midfielder Assiamah Ofori will also be key in dictating the tempo in midfield.
Basake Holy Stars, meanwhile, will look to Kingsley Abeka and Joseph Addae to end their goal drought, with captain George Nana Kissi anchoring the defence. Coach Adotey is expected to make minor adjustments in attack in search of more cutting edge.
Predicted Lineups
Swedru All Blacks: Aryee (GK); Bubakari (C), Inkoom, Leveh, Tutu; Baffoe, Assiamah, Ofori; Yorke, Adjei, Tahir
Basake Holy Stars: Dubi Kassi Tayi (GK); George Nana Kissi (C), Peter Arhin, Kingsford Baffoe, Tey Bismark; Jacob Boazee, Sadat Zumah Ibrahim, Francis Oteng; Gideon Quaison, Kingsley Abeka, Joseph Addae
Prediction
Swedru All Blacks’ stronger home record gives them the edge against a struggling Holy Stars side yet to find the net this season. Unless the visitors can rediscover their attacking touch, the hosts should take full advantage.
Predicted Score: Swedru All Blacks 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
