The Premier League returns with a BANG with clubs set to face off in eight thrilling matches across centres on Sunday March 9, 2025.
Here is a lowdown of what to expect on match day 23 of the Ghanaian top-flight.
Asante Kotoko vs Legon Cities
Asante Kotoko will hope to get back to winning ways when they entertain Legon Cities at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday March 9, 2025.
Kotoko have slipped to the second position in the league table after suffering a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Nsoatreman FC in their last league fixture (W3, D1, L1). They’ve amassed 34 points in 19 league matches, having scored the second most goals (21) and conceded 13.
The Porcupine Warriors are the fourth best home performers in the league. Dr. Prosper Nartey Ogum’s men go into the game with four consecutive home victories and will be keen to secure their fifth successive home win on Sunday.
Struggling Legon Cities suffered their tenth defeat in the league this season at Medeama SC last time out. The Royals still remain in the drop Zone (17th) after match day 19 with 17 points. They’ve won 2 and lost 3 in the last five outings, having scored 14 and conceded the most goals (26). Cities are the weakest away performers and are among the three clubs yet to record victory away from home this season. They will be eager to snatch their first away win on Sunday.
Asante Kotoko have played Legon Cities four times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with the Porcupine Warriors winning two, drawing one and losing one.
In the 2020/21 season, Kotoko beat Legon Cities 1-0, lost 1-3 in the 2021/22 season, drawn 1-1 in the 2022/23 season and recorded a 2-0 victory in the 2023/24.
Karela United vs Basake Holy Stars
Karela United will hope for a second successive win for the first time this season when they welcome new boys Basake Holy Stars to the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday.
United ended a six-game winless run in the League with an important 2-1 victory at home against Berekum Chelsea last time out (W1, L4).
They’ve amassed 17 points and are currently occupying the 16th position in the table, having scored 10 and conceded 16 in 19 rounds of matches. They head into the game as the weakest home performers in the league.
Basake Holy Stars make long journey to Karela United with just a single victory in the last five league matches (W1, D2, L2). The Aiyinase lads are 11th in the table with 23 points, having scored the third most goals (20) and conceded the second joint most goals (21). They are the fourth weakest away side (D1, L4) and will be eager to secure their second victory away from home on Sunday.
Karela United are playing Basake Holy Stars at home in the league for the first time since the Aiyinase lads gained promotion into the Premiership this season.
Medeama SC vs Bechem United
Medeama SC entertain Bechem United at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium on Sunday in the Premier League
Medeama have won 1, drawn 2 and suffered 2 defeats in the last five outings, having scored 18 and conceded 16 after match day 19. They are currently 7th in the league table with 29 points. The 2022/23 league winners come into this fixture as the eighth best home performers in the league. They’ve won three of their last five home games without conceding and will be desperate to snatch the maximum points on Sunday.
Bechem United are 6th in the league table with just a point separating them from the host. They’ve won 2, drawn 1 and suffered 2 defeats in the last five outings, having scored 18 and conceded 11. The Hunters are winless in their last three consecutive away matches. They will seek to secure a rare outcome on Sunday over Medeama SC side they’ve struggled to beat away from home since 2020.
Medeama have played Bechem United four times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with Medeama winning all.
In the 2020/21 season, Medeama SC beat Bechem United 2-0, won 1-0 in the 2021/22 season, recorded a 2-1 victory in the 2022/23 season and won 1-0 again in the 2023/24 season
Gold Stars FC vs Nations FC
League leaders Gold Stars FC entertain Nations FC in the Premier League at the Duns Park on Sunday.
Gold Stars FC stumbled again as they were held to a goalless draw at home by defending champions FC Samartex 1996 in their previous encounter . They’ve won 2, drawn 1 and suffered 2 defeats in the last five outings. The Miners are leading the table with 34 points after 19 rounds of matches, having scored 19 and conceded the joint least goals (10). Frimpong Manso’s men come into this fixture as the third best home performers and are among the three teams yet suffer a defeat at home this season. They will hope to end their two-game winless run on Sunday.
Two successive defeats in the last five league matches have seen Nations FC slipped to the 5th place in the table with 32 points, having scored the most goals (22) and conceded the second joint least goals (11). Nations FC are the best away side in the league and will be desperate to grab their sixth victory away from home when they trip to Gold Stars on Sunday.
Gold Stars FC have played Nations FC once at home in the league since the Abrankese lads gained promotion into the Premier League last season with the game ending in a 0-1 win for Nations FC.
Vision FC vs Heart of Lions
Vision FC welcome Heart of Lions to the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Sunday.
The home side currently sit 12th place in the league table with 22 points following two wins, one draw and two defeats in their previous five fixtures.
They’ve scored 15 and conceded the second joint most goals (21). The Tema base are the seventh weakest home performers in the league currently despite losing just a single game at home. They will aim to record their fifth home victory on Sunday.
Heart of Lions 1-0 loss at Hearts of Oak last time out have seen them suffered four defeat this season. They’ve won 2 and suffered 3 defeats in the last five outings. Lions are currently 3rd in the league table with 33 points, having scored 18 and conceded the second joint least goals (11).
Bashiru Hayford’s men are the sixth best away side in the league despite losing back-to-back in their previous away fixtures.
Vision FC are playing Heart of Lions at home in the league for the first time since the Tema base gained promotion into the top-flight this season.
Berekum Chelsea vs Accra Lions
Berekum Chelsea welcome Accra Lions to the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park on Sunday in the Premier League.
Samuel Boadu’s men head into this fixture on the back of a 2-1 defeat at Karela United last time out (W2, D1, L2). They’ve amassed 25 points and are currently occupying the 8th position in the table, having scored 16 and conceded 17.
Chelsea are the seventh best home side with two successive wins and two successive draws in the last five home encounters. They will yearn for all the spoils on Sunday over a struggling Accra Lions side they’ve never lost to at home since 2021.
Last season second best team in the league, Accra Lions continue to endure an immensely frustrating season that has seen them suffered 9 defeats, 7 draws and secured the least wins in the league so far (3).
Lions are at the bottom of the table with 16 points, having scored 12 and conceded the third most goals (20). They are winless in their last five away matches (D1, L4) and are the third weakest away performers.
Berekum Chelsea have played Accra Lions three times at home in the league since 2021/22 season with Berekum Chelsea winning two and drawing one.
In the 2021/22 season, Berekum Chelsea beat Accra Lions 3-1, won 4-0 in the 2022/23 season and drawn 1-1 in the 2023/24 season.
Dreams FC vs Aduana FC
Aduana FC travel to the Tuba Astro Turf to battle Dreams FC on Sunday.
Things are going pretty well for Dreams FC as they’ve suffered just a single defeat in the last five league matches (W2, D2, L1). The Believers are 15th in the table with 20 points, having scored 10 and conceded 16.
Abdul Karim Zito’s men come into this round on the back of a two successive home wins against Accra Lions and Basake Holy Stars. They will be keen to grab their third successive home victory for the first time this season on Sunday over an Aduana FC side they’ve beaten three times at home soil since 2020.
The two-time league champions Aduana FC ended their three-game winless run at home grounds by defeating Bechem United in a narrow 1-0 win last time out (W2, D1, L2). They are currently 13th in the league table with 21 points, having scored 14 and conceded 17. The Fire Club head into this fixture as the eighth best away performers and will hope to secure their second victory away from home on Sunday.
Dreams FC have played Aduana FC four times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with Dreams FC winning three and losing one.
In the 2020/21 season Dreams FC beat Aduana FC 4-2, won 3-1 in the 2021/22 season, lost 0-1 in the 2022/23 season and recorded a 2-1 win in the 2023/24 season.
Nsoatreman FC vs FC Samartex 1996
Nsoatreman FC will hope for a second successive win when they welcome defending champions FC Samartex 1996 to the Dun’s Park on Monday March 10, 2025.
Nsoatreman FC are currently occupying the 14thposition in the league table with 21 points. They’ve won 2, drawn 1 and suffered 2 defeats in the last five outings, having scored 17 and conceded the second joint most goals (21).
The Nsoatre lads are the fifth best home performers and are unbeaten at home in the league this season. They will hope to continue their impressive performance on Monday.
Defending league champions FC Samartex 1996 are unbeaten in the last five league matches (W1, D4). They’ve amassed 24 points in 19 rounds of matches and are currently 9th in the league table, having scored 12 and conceded 11.
The Timber Giants are among the top ten best away performers and will be keen to grab their second victory away from home on Sunday.
Nsoatreman FC have played FC Samartex 1996 twice at home in the league since the Nsoatre lads gained promotion into the Premier League in the 2022/23 season with Nsoatreman FC winning 1-0 in both encounters.
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