Heart of Lions secured their third consecutive victory in the Ghana Premier League for the first time this season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Berekum Chelsea at the Kpando Sports Stadium on Sunday.
A rapid three-goal blitz in the opening ten minutes saw Nations FC secure a comfortable win and underline their title ambitions.
Prince Tweneboah scored twice in stoppage time to help Abdulai Gazale’s Holy Stars come from behind to beat Accra Lions 2-1 at Crosby Awuah Memorial Park in the Ghana Premier League.
Bibiani Goldstars remains the only unbeaten team in the ongoing Ghana Premier League season after ten matches following a thrilling draw with Young Apostles at Wench Sports Stadium.
Aduana Stars have moved to a safer place of the Ghana Premier League standings thanks to a 1-0 victory against a spirited Karela United at Nana Agyemang Badu Park.
Seidu Abubakari scored late as Samartex recorded a slim 1-0 victory over Legon Cities in the matchday 10 fixture of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Asante Kotoko’s difficult season took a turn for the worse on Sunday when they suffered their third consecutive defeat, losing 1-0 to Bechem United at Nana Gyeabour Park.
Dreams FC gaffer, Abdul Karim Zito after finally securing their first win of the season, has expressed a huge excitement and is hoping they pick it from there going into their next games.
Aiming to extend their unbeaten streak in the ongoing season, Bibiani Goldstars are making a long trip to the Bono Region to battle it out with Premier League new campaigners Young Apostles at the Wenchi Sports Stadium.
Heart of Lions will aim to build on their strong league performance when they host Berekum Chelsea at the Kpando Stadium on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Bechem United will host Asante Kotoko on Sunday in a crucial Ghana Premier League clash at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.
The Hunters aim to take advantage of Kotoko's recent struggles to claim all three points and build on their solid home form.
Bechem United currently sit 10th in the league table with 11 points from nine games, having won two, drawn five, and lost two. While their scoring and defensive records are balanced, with six goals scored and six conceded, they have shown particular strength at home, where they are unbeaten with two wins and two draws. Their home form will be a source of confidence as they look to claim victory over the Porcupine Warriors.
Asante Kotoko, traditionally one of the league’s powerhouses, come into this fixture after consecutive league defeats, the latest being a 0-1 loss to Heart of Lions. This marked Kotoko's first back-to-back league defeats in the current season. Despite the setbacks, Kotoko hold 3rd place in the standings with 15 points, having won four, drawn three, and lost two matches. With eight goals scored and six conceded, they have shown resilience, especially on the road, ranking among the league's top away performers. Kotoko will be hoping to secure at least a point in Bechem to prevent a further slide down the standings.
Bechem United have held a significant home advantage over Kotoko in recent seasons. Since the 2020/21 season, Bechem have hosted Kotoko four times in the league, winning twice and drawing twice. In the 2020/21 season, they defeated Kotoko 2-1, followed by a goalless draw in the 2021/22 season, a 2-0 victory in 2022/23, and another scoreless draw in the 2023/24 season. This strong record against Kotoko at home will bolster the Hunters' confidence heading into Sunday’s game.
Bechem United head coach has most of his regular starters available and will likely rely on the same players who have made the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park a challenging ground for visiting teams. Their backline and midfield have proven solid, and the team will likely focus on a strategy of tight defense combined with quick counter-attacks to unsettle Kotoko.
As for Kotoko, Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum is expected to make some adjustments following recent performances. Ogum has emphasized the need for high energy and aggression from his team, with a particular focus on converting scoring opportunities. Kotoko will need to stay disciplined and resilient if they are to break down a team they’ve struggled against in recent encounters.
Bechem United: Aziz (GK) (C), Abban, Abdulai, Acheampong, Acquah, Mensah A.A, Nyarko, Owusu C, Owusu E, Tompuo, Yeboah
Asante Kotoko: Camara (GK), Ablorh, Samba, Blay, Asiedu, L. Amoah, Manu, Antwi, Baffour, Saaka
Given Bechem United’s recent home record against Kotoko and Kotoko's back-to-back defeats, this matchup could be another closely contested encounter. Bechem United will likely aim to contain Kotoko’s attack and exploit their recent defensive lapses. Kotoko, on the other hand, will be pushing to end their losing streak and secure points to stay competitive in the title race.
We say; Bechem United 1-1 Asante Kotoko
Kickoff: 3:00 PM
Joseph Esso's second half penalty was enough to hand Dreams FC their first win of the season after pipping Medeama SC by 1-0 at the Tuba Astro Turf in Ghana Premier League match-week 10.
