Karela United head coach Nurudeen Amadu has shed light on the club’s restrained approach to the ongoing January transfer window, citing market difficulties and the need for immediate quality as key reasons behind limited recruitment activity.
Bechem United face a high-stakes test on Sunday afternoon as they welcome defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars in a Matchweek 18 encounter of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League. With the hosts battling to pull clear of relegation trouble and the visitors firmly in the title hunt, contrasting ambitions set the stage for a compelling contest.
Bechem United head into the fixture under pressure, sitting just one point above the relegation zone as the second round of the season begins. While results have been inconsistent, the Hunters will take confidence from their strong home record, which has been central to their survival in recent campaigns.
Playing at home has often brought out Bechem’s best performances, with their intensity, organisation, and direct approach posing problems for visiting sides. With the threat of slipping into the bottom three looming, this fixture represents a crucial opportunity to claim a morale-boosting result against elite opposition.
Bibiani Gold Stars, however, arrive in Bechem with very different objectives. The reigning champions are enjoying another impressive campaign and currently sit second on the league table, just two points behind the leaders.
The Miners have been particularly effective on the road in recent weeks, stringing together strong away performances that underline their title credentials. Confident, well-drilled, and difficult to break down, Gold Stars will be keen to extend their away run and apply further pressure at the top of the standings.
With both sides desperate for points—Bechem to escape danger and Gold Stars to stay in the title race—Sunday’s clash promises intensity and fine margins.
Bechem United are expected to stick largely with the core that has delivered at home, with Emmanuel Anning continuing between the posts and experienced attackers expected to shoulder the scoring responsibility.
Bibiani Gold Stars boast a settled and balanced squad, with captain Vincent Atingah anchoring the defence and a dynamic attacking unit capable of punishing any lapses.
Bechem United:
Emmanuel Anning (GK); Abdulai Alhassan, Emmanuel Ampiah, Frank Amankwah; Yaw Acheampong, Kofi Tompuo, Foster Sakitey, Augustine Mensah; Augustine Okrah, Emmanuel Abban; Amadu Abdulai
Bibiani Gold Stars:
Emmanuel Kobi (GK); Edward Agyemang, Gideon Anaba, Vincent Atingah (C), Emmanuel Kontor, Michael Nkoah; Phillip Ofori, Razack Sanou, Francis Twene; Emmanuel Adjei, Samuel Attah Kumi
Match: Bechem United vs Bibiani Gold Stars
Competition: 2025/26 Ghana Premier League
Venue: Bechem Park
Kickoff: 15:00 GMT (3:00pm)
Bechem United 1–1 Bibiani Gold Stars
Bechem’s strong home form could frustrate the champions, while Gold Stars’ quality and away confidence should ensure they remain competitive. A closely fought contest looks likely, with the points possibly being shared in a result that reflects the balance between urgency and pedigree.
Aduana FC will look to get their title challenge back on track when they host an in-form Karela United at the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park on Sunday afternoon in a crucial Matchweek 18 clash of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.
With the second half of the season getting underway, both sides head into the encounter with clear ambitions, Aduana seeking to rediscover momentum in the title race, while Karela chase a potential leap into the league’s top five.
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.
Table-toppers Medeama SC will look to maintain their impressive unbeaten run when they clash with Young Apostles on Sunday afternoon in Matchweek 18 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League at the TNA Stadium, Tarkwa.
