Premier League: Nsoatreman host Aduana FC in Bono derby; Heart of Lions travel to Accra Lions
Nsoatreman FC and Accra Lions in dire need of a win as the Premier League continues this weekend across nine venues.
There are two matches on Saturday November 16, while the remaining seven matches will be played on Sunday November 17, 2024
Nsoatreman FC vs Aduana FC
Nsoatreman FC will seek to return to winning ways when they host Aduana FC in the Bono derby at the Nana Kronmansah Park on Saturday November 16, 2024.
After stringing together a fantastic set of results to start their 2024/25 campaign, Nsoatreman FC have taken their foot off the pedal in recent week, heaving into match day 11 with 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 outings. They have scored 10 and are the second club with the most number of goals conceded (13).
They are currently 13th in the league table with 11 points. Yaw Preko’s men are the third best home team in the league (W3, D2) despite the inconsistences in their performance. Kick off 15:00 GMT (3pm local time).
The Fire Club travel to Nsuatre on the back of a narrow 1-0 win over Karela United at home last weekend. They’ve won 2, drawn 2 and suffered just a single defeat in their last 5 games, having scored 9 and conceded 10.
The two-time league champions sit two places above the host with same points (11). They are winless in all their away league matches this season (D3, L2) and will hope to record their first win away from home on Saturday.
Nsoatreman FC have played Aduana FC twice at home in the league since the Nsoatre lads gained promotion into the Premiership in 2022/23 season with Nsoatreman FC winning in both encounters.
In the 2022/23 season, Nsoatreman FC beat Aduana FC 2-1 and won 1-0 in the 2023/24 season.
Accra Lions vs Heart of Lions
Accra Lions FC welcome Heart of Lions to the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday evening.
Lions' underwhelming campaign has culminated in four draws and one defeat in their last five outings. They lost 2-1 at Basake Holy Stars.
They are 16th in the table with 8 points, having scored 7 and conceded 10 so far. They are the third weakest home side in the league (W1, D3, L1) prior to this game.
Heart of Lions recorded their third successive victory for the first time in the 2024/25 season after beating Berekum Chelsea 1-0 in their previous league game.
They’ve jumped to 4th place in the table with 17 points. The Kpando lads have won 3, drawn 2 and suffered 1 defeat in their last five outings, having scored 8 and conceded 4. Lions head into this game as the fifth best away team in the league and will be keen to secure their second straight win away from home on Saturday.
Accra Lions have played Heart of Lions once at home in the league since the Kpando lads gained promotion back into the Premier League last season with Accra Lions winning 2-1.
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