Dreams FC are aiming to bounce back from their two-game losing streak on Sunday when they host Vision FC in the Premier League.
Basake Holy Stars are aiming to pile more misery on relegation-threatened Legon Cities this Sunday when they welcome the Royals to AAK II Sports Arena, Ampain in a Matchweek 28 fixture.
The Holy Stars have won three of their last ten matches in the topflight as they continue their recovery from a slow start to the campaign.
Abdulai Gazale's side will be strong favourites for Sunday's clash with struggling Legon Cities but their inconsistent home record gives the Royals a glimmer of hope.
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Holy Stars are twelfth in the table with 33 points when it comes to results, while Legon Cities slumbers away in 17th on 25 points.
Cities are looking to exploit any uncertainty but have shown few signs suggesting they're capable of staging a surprise triumph on Sunday. They have not won away from home in the league and have now been cut four points adrift from safety after three defeats from their last seven in the competition.
Basake Holy Stars possible starting lineup (3-4-2-1):
Abubakar (GK); Boadi (C), Aboagye, Agyei, Asante, Author, Ibrahim, Kwame, Oteng, Tweneboah, Yakubu
Legon Cities possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1):
Kumah (GK), Adjei, Agyemang, Akoto (C), Amoah, Fuseini, Gyamfi, Gyesi, Manu, Quagraine, Suraje
We say: Basake Holy Stars 2-0 Legon Cities
Cities will have few expectations heading to the Western North given their bad performance and mounting crisis. Even Holy Stars' iffy home record in the league is unlikely to offer them the sufficient confidence boost required to upset the odds.
Holy Stars have been largely solid at the back in the campaign and are unlikely to be troubled by Cities goal-shy front line.
Kickoff for this match is scheduled at 15:00 GMT.
By: Pascal Amoah
Newcomers Young Apostles will host defending champions FC Samartex 1996 at the Wenchi Sports Stadium on Sunday, April 20, in a high-stakes Week 28 clash of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.
Accra Hearts of Oak will aim to revive their push for a top-four finish when they welcome struggling Karela United to the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in matchweek 28 of the Ghana Premier League.
Hearts of Oak have seen their early-year momentum fade, slipping from the top four to 7th place with 41 points after 27 matches. The Phobians have won just once in their last five league games (W1 D2 L2), a run that has raised questions about their consistency. Despite their dip, Aboubakar Ouattara's side still boast one of the league’s strongest defenses, conceding only 17 goals — the joint-fewest in the competition.
At home, however, they have been unpredictable, recording three wins and two losses in their last five matches. That said, Hearts have never lost a home league fixture against Karela United since the latter’s promotion to the top flight in 2020 — a record they will be keen to extend.
Karela United, on the other hand, are in desperate need of points. A 2-0 defeat to FC Samartex in midweek dropped them into 16th place with 28 points — inside the relegation zone. Nurudeen Amadu’s side has been toothless in attack, scoring just 17 goals all season — the joint-lowest tally in the league. Their away form is equally concerning, with no wins in their last five games on the road (D1, L4).
Since the 2020/21 season, the two sides have met four times at the Accra Sports Stadium in the league. Hearts of Oak have won once — a 3-1 triumph last season — with the other three encounters ending in draws. Prior to last season, the last three meetings at this venue were low-scoring affairs, including two goalless draws and a 1-1 stalemate.
Hearts of Oak:
Coach Aboubakar Ouattara is expected to stick with a familiar defensive setup that has been key to Hearts' solidity. Youngster Salim Adams remains out with a long-term injury, but the likes of Afriyie and Wayo are available to provide attacking support.
Karela United:
Karela are sweating on the fitness of midfielder Abdul Latif, but barring any late knocks, they are expected to name a similar lineup to the one that faced Samartex. Fatawu is set to captain the side again as they look to battle for survival.
Hearts of Oak XI:
Asare (GK); Ampadu, Ransford, Asibey, Konadu, Asmah, Osei, Boateng, Amponsah, Wayo, Afriyie
Karela United XI:
Nasiru (GK); Adamu, Agyemang, Ali, Asigre, Fatawu (C), Gariba, Dede, Latif, Nurudeen, Yaya
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Time: 15:00 GMT
Venue: Accra Sports Stadium
Karela United’s poor away form and blunt attack make them underdogs heading into this fixture. While Hearts of Oak haven’t been at their best recently, their superior defense and home record against Karela should give them the edge.
Prediction: Hearts of Oak 2-0 Karela United
Nations FC boss, Kassim Ocansey Mingle is very confident ahead of their epic clash against Asante Kotoko this weekend even though he knows it will be a very tough nut to crack.
Heart of Lions head coach, Bashir Hayford is dead set to prove his doubting Thomas's wrong concerning his side's quest to win the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League title.
