Basake Holy Stars will host Heart of Lions at the Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli III Sports Arena in Ampain this Sunday, aiming to extend their impressive home record on Matchday 24 of the Ghana Premier League.
Riding the wave of three successive home victories, Coach Johnson Smith charges will face an unpredictable Heart of Lions side that has struggled for consistency this season.
Holy Stars have claimed three wins in their last five matches, positioning themselves three points above the relegation zone, while Lions have only managed two wins in the same period, slipping further down the table.
Despite their encouraging form, the Nzema-based outfits have yet to defeat Heart of Lions in league encounters. In their three prior meetings, the Kpando-based team has won twice and drawn once, maintaining a psychological edge over the hosts.
Inform winger Prince Tweneboah and former Ghana youth international Sylvester Simba are expected to spearhead Holy Stars’ attack, but they will have to navigate a disciplined Lions defense anchored by the experienced Ebenezer Abban and Ruben Hennessy.
With both sides needing a victory to strengthen their season ambitions, Sunday’s clash promises an intense battle, particularly for Holy Stars, who are determined to increase the gap between themselves and the relegation zone.