Matchday 4 of the Ghana Premier League promises drama across the country, with unbeaten Hearts of Oak eyeing top spot and defending champions GoldStars desperate to shake off their continental woes.
Bechem United vs Hearts of Oak (Friday)
Bechem United head into Friday’s clash at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park still searching for their first win of the season.
The Hunters have failed to find the net in two of their opening three games, continuing a worrying trend of slow starts.
Their struggles contrast sharply with Hearts of Oak, who are unbeaten in ten league outings and boast one of the division’s meanest defenses.
Victory in Bechem would not only extend the Phobians’ streak but could also take them to the top of the table.
Swedru All Blacks vs Bibiani Gold Stars (Saturday)
Swedru All Blacks return to action hoping to bounce back from last weekend’s narrow defeat to Aduana FC.
The newly promoted side remain optimistic, especially after showing glimpses of quality in their first three matches.
Defending champions GoldStars arrive wounded following a heavy continental setback against JS Kabylie, but their domestic focus is now sharper than ever.
With outstanding fixtures still to play, a win in Swedru would be a big step in keeping their title defense on track.
Asante Kotoko vs Heart of Lions (Sunday)
Asante Kotoko welcome table-toppers Heart of Lions to the Baba Yara Stadium in one of Matchday 4’s standout fixtures.
Lions have made a perfect start to the season with three straight wins, earning praise from Kotoko boss Karim Zito, who labeled them “one of the best” sides in the league.
The Porcupines are eager to use home advantage to halt their opponents’ momentum and build on their own campaign.
History, however, favours Lions in this fixture, as they are unbeaten in their last four meetings with Kotoko, including two victories.
Dreams FC vs Vision FC (Sunday)
Dreams FC’s search for a first win of the season continues as they prepare to face a confident Vision FC side in Dawu.
The Still Believe Boys have endured a difficult start with no wins in three games, but coach Winfred Dormon insists patience is needed as his side finds its rhythm.
Vision, on the other hand, arrive full of confidence after a commanding win over Hohoe United last weekend.
With both sides pushing for stability, the clash could prove decisive in shaping their early-season form.
Hohoe United vs Karela United (Sunday)
Hohoe United are still searching for their first victory of the campaign and face another tough test against unbeaten Karela United.
The visitors sit second on the table with seven points, boosted by an impressive win over high-flying Medeama in their last outing.
For newly promoted Hohoe, it will take a big performance to upset the odds and secure a result against one of the early contenders.
Samartex FC vs Aduana FC (Sunday)
Samartex remain unbeaten but are still chasing their first win of the season after drawing all three of their opening fixtures.
They host Aduana FC, who head into the game with renewed confidence following a hard-fought victory over Swedru All Blacks.
With Samartex proving difficult to beat and Aduana eager to build momentum, this clash promises to be tightly contested.
Medeama SC vs Nations FC (Sunday)
Medeama’s unbeaten streak came to an end last weekend against Karela, and they will be eager to bounce back in front of their home fans.
The defending champions face Nations FC, who are yet to rediscover the spark that made them title challengers last season.
Both teams have made sluggish starts by their standards, making this encounter a chance to reignite their campaigns.
Berekum Chelsea vs Basake Holy Stars (Sunday)
Berekum Chelsea find themselves near the bottom of the table after suffering two defeats in their opening three matches, making this fixture a must-win as they seek to revive their campaign.
They come up against newly-promoted Basake Holy Stars, who remain unbeaten after three games but are still searching for their first victory.
With Chelsea desperate for points and Holy Stars looking to turn draws into wins, this clash could prove crucial for both sides’ early-season ambitions.
Eleven Wonders vs Young Apostles (Sunday)
Eleven Wonders are still searching for their first victory of the season after picking up just one point from their opening three matches.
Head coach Nii Odartey Lamptey will be under pressure to inspire a turnaround as they aim to climb away from the lower end of the table.
Young Apostles, meanwhile, have had a mixed start with one win and one defeat, and will be keen to build momentum early in the campaign. This promises to be a tightly contested fixture with both sides desperate for points.
