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Heart of Lions, also known as Dzie Woa Nu, return to the Kpando Stadium on Friday afternoon when they host Basake Holy Stars in a matchweek seven fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.
Match Preview
The hosts have enjoyed a respectable start to the season and currently occupy 5th place with 11 points, having shown steady improvement in their performances both at home and away. Their defensive shape and transitional play have been key strengths, and they will view this match as an opportunity to build momentum and potentially move closer to the top four.
Basake Holy Stars, meanwhile, are enduring a difficult campaign and sit bottom of the table (18th) with only 2 points collected so far. The Nzema based side have struggled to adapt to the tempo and tactical demands of this season's top flight, conceding goals at critical moments and lacking cutting edge in their opponent's goal area.
However, this trip to Kpando represents a real test of their resilience as they search for their first league victory of the season.
Heart of Lions will aim to impose themselves early, using their wings and pace in attack, while Holy Stars may once again rely on their compact setup and counter-attacking transitions to stay competitive.
Team News
Heart of Lions
The home side are expected to name a familiar lineup, with no major injury concerns reported ahead of kick-off. Head coach Bashir Hayford will likely maintain the same formation that has delivered positive results so far, with emphasis on ball retention in midfield and quick interchanges up front.
Basake Holy Stars
Holy Stars continue to monitor a couple of minor knocks from last weekend’s performance, but the majority of the squad is available. The technical team led by the experience football brainy' coach Evans Adotey may look to tweak their midfield setup after recent struggles controlling central midfield areas. The visitors will hope their experienced spine can steady the team and limit mistakes.
Heart of Lions possible starting lineup:
Lawrence Osei (GK); Ebenezer Abban (C), Ruben Hennessy, Bismark Anim, Ishmael Addo; Yaw Danso, Etse Dogli, Samuel Quansah; Michael Ephson, Chauncy Freeman, Kwadwo Obeng Junior.
Basake Holy Stars possible starting lineup:
Dubi Kassi Tayi (GK); George Nana Kissi (C), Tey Bismark, Peter Arhin; Sadat Zumah Ibrahim, Kingsford Baffoe, Francis Oteng, Jacob Boazee; Gideon Quaison.
We Say: Heart of Lions 3-0 Basake Holy Stars
We expect Heart of Lions to assert dominance at home, especially given their strong form and the visitors’ ongoing struggles. The midfield control and smooth attacking interplay should prove too much for Holy Stars to contain.
We predict Kwadwo Obeng Junior to open the scoring with a well-placed finish inside the box. Samuel Quansah to double the lead with a strike from midfield after sustained pressure.
Chauncy Freeman to round off the victory late on, capitalizing on tired defending.
Where is the game being played?
Lions Den, Kpando Stadium, home of Heart of Lions
What time is kick-off?
15:00 GMT, Friday, October 24, 2025
By: Pascal Amoah
