Young Apostles FC, also known as "Agya Na Ɔwɔ Tumi", return to home soil this weekend as they welcome Berekum Chelsea in a match week seven fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season at the Wenchi Sports Complex. The Apostles enter this contest brimming with confidence, having stitched together an impressive three-game winning run, a form that has propelled them to 6th place on the log with 10 points.
Their opponents, Berekum Chelsea, will make the short trip to Wenchi under significant pressure. The Bibires have endured a rough start to the campaign and currently sit 16th in the 18-club league, amassing just four points from six matches. With early relegation whispers beginning to circle, Chelsea will be desperate to spark a turnaround.
Match Preview
Young Apostles have been one of the surprise entertainers of the early campaign, blending compact defensive structure with blistering counter-attacking transitions. Head coach Abu Abdul-Hanaan has built a side that is fearless in possession and resilient under pressure. Their recent victories have shown maturity and tactical balance, especially in midfield where the likes of Ramzy Abubakar and Abdul Ganiyu Muftaw dictate tempo effectively.
However, the task ahead is far from straightforward. Despite Berekum Chelsea’s current league position, the former league champions possess experience, physical strength, and unpredictable attacking threats. Their challenge has been consistency in both boxes, conceding late goals and struggling to capitalize on their chances.
For Chelsea, this match presents both risk and opportunity. A loss deepens their early-season woes; a win could ignite their spark. Expect a tense, strategic encounter, particularly in midfield where territorial control will be key.
Team News
Young Apostles:
Young Apostles are expected to name a relatively unchanged side following their recent strong performances. The dressing room atmosphere remains positive, with no major injury concerns reported. The coaching staff is likely to maintain their fluid attacking structure, allowing Samuel Prempeh and Richmond Opoku to operate freely in the final third.
Berekum Chelsea:
Berekum Chelsea continue to restructure after a difficult start. The technical team may be tempted to rotate personnel in search of more balance, especially at the back where defensive lapses have proved costly. Their frontline, led by Marvin Owusu and Abubakari Seidu, will need to be more clinical if Chelsea are to pull off a result in Wenchi.
Possible Lineups
Young Apostles possible starting lineup (4-3-3):
Zulka Masawudu (GK); Ramzy Abubakar (C), John Afram, Claude Sooting Borrtey; Richmond Coka, Huseine Issah, Abdul Ganiyu Muftaw, Issah Nyaabila; Richmond Opoku, Samuel Prempeh, Mobarick Zakari Abdul.
Berekum Chelsea possible starting lineup (3-4-2-1):
Emmanuel Adu (GK); Benjamin Abaidoo, Abdul Rahman, Vincent Adjei; Prince Anane (C), Michael Awuah, Kwesi Badori, Kennedy Mensah, Richard Osei Agyemang, Marvin Owusu, Abubakari Seidu.
Prediction
We say: Young Apostles 2–1 Berekum Chelsea
Young Apostles’ current form, home support, and tactical methodology should give them the advantage. We expect Samuel Prempeh to open the scoring with a composed finish after sustained attacking pressure. Chelsea, however, have enough offensive quality to respond, with Marvin Owusu likely to level the score midway through the second half. But the Apostles’ late-game spark may prove decisive, with Richmond Opoku stepping up to net the crucial winner.
Venue: Wenchi Sports Complex (Home of Young Apostles)
Kick-Off Time: 15:00 GMT on Sunday, October 26, 2025
By: Pascal Amoah
