Nations FC will look to restore momentum when they play host to Eleven Wonders in a match week seven encounter of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Sunday afternoon. The Abrankese-based side are regrouping after suffering a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Dreams FC at the Tuba Astro Turf last weekend, a result that highlighted inconsistencies in their early campaign.
Aduana Stars are currently on a good run of form and will return home to lock horns with Dreams FC at the Nana Agyemang Basigi II Park in match-day 7 of the Ghana Premier League.
Heart of Lions returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion as they secured a commanding 3–0 victory over Basake Holy Stars in their 2025/26 Ghana Premier League matchweek seven encounter at the Kpando Stadium on Friday afternoon.
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt E.S. Okraku, has shared his views on the ongoing debate about whether more locally based players should be included in the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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
A first-half strike from Samuel Atta Kumi ensured Bibiani Goldstars' fourth victory of the 2025–26 Ghana Premier League season.
Hearts of Oak head coach, Didi Dramani, has called on his players to step up their performance levels as they prepare to face defending champions Bibiani Goldstars in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.
Bechem United defender Alhassan Abdul Razak is hoping his side can build on their first win of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign after a hard-fought 2-0 triumph over Vision FC.
Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has called on his players to remain focused and consistent following their 2-0 away victory over Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park on Saturday.
Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford has issued a strong warning to his players after their unbeaten run came to a crashing end with a 3–1 defeat to Bibiani Gold Stars in the Ghana Premier League on Monday afternoon.
Bibiani Goldstars have reportedly abandoned their initial plans to appoint former Legon Cities boss Maxwell Konadu as head coach following the dismissal of Frimpong Manso, opting instead to explore foreign options for the vacant role.
The Miners, who recently parted ways with Manso after a difficult their poor showing in the CAF Champions League campaign, has placed assistant coach Nana Yaw Amankwah in interim charge while the search for a new manager continues.
According to sources within the club, Goldstars’ hierarchy has now shifted focus toward securing a foreign tactician, believing that an expatriate coach could inject fresh technical ideas, tactical flexibility, and international experience to elevate the team’s performance.
In the meantime, Amankwah is tasked with steadying the ship and ensuring consistency as the Miners aim to climb the league table in the coming weeks.
The club remains optimistic that a new appointment will be made soon, but management insists the priority is finding the right candidate to match their long-term vision.
By: Pascal Amoah
Samuel Boadu, lost with Berekum Chelsea against his former club Hearts of Oak over the weekend and has expressed a huge displeasure towards that.
