Football fans will be served with a salivating weekend round of Ghana Premier League fixtures as the busy festive schedule prepares to ramp up.
Giants Hearts of Oak will hit the road to take on Nations FC in a crunchy Ghana Premier League match-day 14 clash at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.
The Eagles are enjoying a stellar five-game winning streak, with their last defeat in the league coming against Bofoakwa Tano in week
However, the 'Phobians' have been very poor in recent times, having won just one in their last seven matches and will definitely have to go all out for maximum points this time around.
Nations FC exhibited a stupendous performance to beat Aduana Stars by a precious 2-1, thanks to goals from Barimah Baah and Nafiu Sulemana.
The Sky Blues are currently on the 5th position with 23 points and a win today could send them to the summit of the league.
On the opposition end, the 'Phobians' gave away a goal-lead to succumb to a very painful 2-3 defeat to their arch and sworn rivals Asante Kotoko last week and with another visit to the Ashanti Region, they have to play their hearts out for nothing but a win.
With just a win in their last seven league matches, the Rainbow Club are still on the 9th position with 16 points after 14 outings.
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Hearts of Oak didn't make any major changes from the team that played last week but striker Kashala Ramos once again has been excluded from the squad
With Nations FC, coach Kassim Mingle has a full strength squad to parade for the game.
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On Sunday, the Aliu Mahama Stadium will be the battleground for the Ghana Premier League matchday 15 clash between Real Tamale United (RTU) and Berekum Chelsea.
The Pride of the North, striving for a significant turnaround this season, aims for maximum points against Berekum Chelsea as they currently find themselves in the relegation zone.
With 14 points from 14 games, RTU occupies the 16th position, requiring an elevated performance to alter their course in the ongoing campaign.
Coach Abdul Mumin's squad is determined to rebound from back-to-back defeats in the top-flight, setting their sights on victory against Berekum Chelsea. RTU's recent form reflects a challenging stretch, with three losses, one win, and one draw in their last five games.
Facing Chelsea, who are also eager for crucial points, RTU seeks to secure maximum points in the upcoming match. Christopher Ennin's side, fresh off a narrow win against Great Olympics, aims to continue their winning momentum.
Berekum Chelsea, positioned 6th on the league standings with 23 points, is actively contending for the Ghana Premier League title, trailing log leaders Samartex by three points after 14 games.
Hearts of Oak's interim coach, Abdul Rahim Bashiru, has revealed the 22-man squad for the upcoming Match Day 15 clash against Nations FC at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese.
Bright Adjei's first half goal was enough for Aduana Stars to narrowly defeat Bechem United by 1-0 at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Stadium in GPL match-day 14 opener on Friday afternoon.
Bofoakwa Tano will host Legon Cities at the Theater of Dreams, Dawu, in the upcoming Ghana Premier League Week 15 fixture on Sunday.
In a bid to rejuvenate struggling side Bibiani Goldstars in the ongoing Ghana Premier League, newly appointed coach Frimpong Manso insists that the team's past struggles cannot be attributed to former head coach Michael Osei.
Ghanaian football icon Samuel Osei Kuffour expressed optimism about the improving standard of the Ghana Premier League following his observation of the Super Clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium.
The newly appointed head coach of Gold Stars, Frimpong Manso is convinced his side can stop Samartex efforts in becoming the new invincibles in the Ghana Premier League.
Aduana Stars and Bechem United will kickoff Ghana Premier League match-day 15 at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Stadium in what promises to be an epic tie on Friday afternoon.
The 'Ogya' lads haven't been impressive recently and will definitely need nothing but a win to stay in the race, whereas Bechem United are currently on a ten-game unbeaten run.
Aduana Stars after a narrow win over giants Hearts of Oak, couldn't hold onto the momentum and suffered another 2-1 away loss to Nations FC in Abrankese.
The 'Ogya' lads have just a win in their last four matches and have dropped to the second position with 24 points, two points adrift leaders.
In contrast, Bechem United have been explosive and have netted eight goals in their last two matches and have conceded none.
The Hunters nipped on goals from Samuel Osei Kuffour, Emmanuel Avornyo and a brace from Cephas Kofi Mantey to marmalize Accra Lions by 4-0 in the last round of matches.
The Lemon-Greens have six wins so far and have climbed up to the fourth position on the standing with 23 points after 14 games.
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Coach Yaw Acheampong will continue to miss the service of starman Isaac Mintah, the league's current top scorer, who has been ruled out for the rest of the year due to injury.
With Bechem United, coach Bismark Kobby-Mensah has no any injury or suspension worries at his disposal.
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Ghana Premier League side, Kpando Heart of Lions have announced the sacking of head coach Abdul Fatawu Salifu, mainly due to poor performance.
Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak have identified former WAFA shot-stopper, Kwadwo Osei Bonsu as the ideal man to solve their recent goalkeeping woes.
