A bumper weekend of Premier League matches begins on Saturday September 14, 2024, at 15:00 GMT (3pm local time) with Medeama SC’s trip to Legon Cities FC on matchday-2 of the Ghanaian top-flight.
Ahead of the weekend’s Premier League matches, Coaches of the various teams held their press conferences to provide injury updates and the latest news in the club ahead of matchday-2.
The 2022-23 Premier League winners, Medeama SC, make the long journey to the capital to battle the Royals at the Legon Stadium to kick start the weekend round of matches.
The Mauve and Yellow come into the encounter on the back of their hard fought 1-0 win over Accra Lions in the season’s opener at home last weekend, while Cities lost 2-1 at Bibiani GoldStars FC.
Legon Cities have played Medeama SC four times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with Legon Cities winning one, drawing one and losing two. In the 2020/21 season, Legon Cities drew goalless to Medeama SC, won 3-1 in the 2021/22 season, lost 0-1 in the 2022/23 season and suffered a 0-2 defeat in the 2023/24 season.
Legon Cities striker Dennis Adoma is expected to feature against his former club with the likes of Frank Akoto, Ishawu Alhassan, Mohammed Alidu, Ishmael Amoah, George Asamoah, Morris Fuseini, Kojo Gyesi, Nasiru Sumaila and youngster Foster Twum all available for the match.
Osah Bernardinho Tetteh who scored the only goal for Medeama SC in their game against Accra Lions, will be available on Saturday. Micheal Enu, Manuel Mantey, Diawisie Taylor, Kamaradini Mamudu, Emmanuel Cudjoe, Fatawu Sulemana, Nana Kofi Babil, Kofi Asmah, Framcis Andy Kumi and Derrick Fordjour have all traveled with the team to Accra.
Sunday
There are five exciting matches to look forward to on matchday-2 of the Premier League on Sunday September 15, 2024.
Nations FC travel to Wenchi Sports Stadium to face Premier League new boys Young Apostles on matchday-2 of the Ghanaian top-flight.
Apostles will be aiming for their first win of the season after losing 2-0 at Nsoatreman in their debut top-flight campaign last week.
They will hope to continue their impressive home form when they entertain the Abrankese-based side at home on Sunday.
Apostles were unbeaten at home enroute to their qualification to the elite division of Ghanaian football, recording 12 wins and two draws in the 2023-24 Access Bank Division One League last season.
The people of Wenchi will witness their first Premier League match on Sunday when Young Apostles take to the field against Nations FC, who will be keen to bag their first win of the season after sharing the points against Bechem United at home.
Young Apostles boasts Yahaya Suleiman, Dacosta Antwi, Issah Hussein Emmanuel Kontor, Mohammed Moftaw, Abdul Muftaw, Sule Muntalla, Akwasi Nti, Rurf Abdul Rahman, Kassim Sule and Daniel Lomotey.
Skipper Razak Simpson, Nafiu Sulemana, Samuel Kuffour, Abdul Karim,Raymond Oko Grippman, Yussif Chibsah Alhassan, Barimah Baah, Kelvin Ampoful, Kojo Amankwaa and former Akatsi All-stars forward Faisal Charwetey are all fit and ready for action on Sunday.
Newly promoted side Basake Holy Stars welcome Dreams FC to the C.A.M Park in Aiyinase in what is expected to be a keenly contested match on Sunday matchday2 of the Ghana Premier League.
Holy Stars have been boosted after their famous 1-0 win over giants Hearts of Oak last weekend in the capital. They will seek to build on the momentum when they entertain Dreams FC at home. They are impressive at home too, after recording 12 wins, two draws and just a defeat enroute to their qualification to the Ghanaian elite division last term.
Dreams FC, coached by experienced Abdul Karim Zito, will be aiming to record their first win of the season after sharing the spoils against defending champions, FC Samartex 1996.
FC Samartex 1996 boasts of Prince Tweneboah, Moses Author, Dacosta Aboagye, Issah Yakubu, Frances Oteng Gyetuah, Sadat Zumah Ibrahim, Francis Asante, George Kissi Nana and skipper Enis Boadi.
Dreams FC goes into the game with quality players like Joseph Esso, Richmond Tetteh, Collins Boah, Ebenezer Adade, Eric Danso Boateng, Aziz Musibau, Derrick Atta Agyei, Rocky Dwamena, Godfred Sarpong, Mohammed Shaban, Yaro Isaac and Seth Agyemang Junior.
Two teams in search of their first win of the season square off at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro when Berekum Chelsea host Karela United FC on Sunday.
Chelsea are playing away from home after the Golden City park failed to meet Club Licensing requirement.
Chelsea, coached by Samuel Boadu, will be aiming to overcome the Pride and Passion after their impressive stalemate at debutant Vision FC.
Karela United will be eager to record their first win of the season after losing 1-0 against Asante Kotoko at home last weekend.
Berekum Chelsea has played Karela United four times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with Berekum Chelsea winning three and drawing one. In the 2020/21 season, Berekum Chelsea drew 1-1 to Karela United, won 1-0 in the 2021/22 season, repeated same score line in the 2022/23 season and recorded a 3-0 victory in the 2023/24 season.
Berekum Chelsea can rely on quality players like, Collins Ameyaw, Benjamin Acheampong, Kuffour Asamoah, Zakaria Fuseini, Samuel Awatsonya, Afriyie Mezack, Ernest Mwankurinah, Frank Oppong, Emmanuel Sarpong, Mohammed Seidu, Vincent Adjei and Patrick Ansu.
Karela United can also count on Basit Abdul, Mohammed Abubakar, Victor Aidoo, Abdul Rahman Ankrah, Mohammed Asigre, Umar Faruk, Faisal Gariba, Giyasu Ibrahim, Abdul Latif and Abdul-Raman Yahaya.
Bechem United entertain Aduana FC at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday on matchday2 of the Ghana Premier League.
The Hunters picked a point at Nations FC and will be aiming to record their first win of the season, while Aduana FC left it late to draw 1-1 at home to Heart of Lions at home last weekend.
United will be hoping to record to record their second successive opening home win after beating Dreams FC 1-0 last season.
Francis Acquah, Darlvin Yeboah, Isaiah Nyarko, Boa-At Regain, Yaw Acheampong, Charles Owusu, Emmanuel Owusu, David Asenso Asabere, Baba Moro Abdulai and Emmanuel Abban could all start the game on Sunday for Bechem United.
Aduana FC can count on their skipper Sam Adams as well as Rich Sackey, Abubakar Adams, Silas Kyeremeh, Emmanuel Marfo, Godfred Poku Wakii, Richard Tetteh, Alex Boakye, Richard Mahama, Gabriel Akwesi Mensah and Emmanuel Obuobi.
Heart of Lions take on Accra Hearts of Oak at home on Sunday in an explosive matchday-2 Premier League fixture.
Lions will be boosted by their impressive showing at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park where they drew 1-1 with Aduana FC.
Hearts of Oak will be desperate for their first win of the season after losing 1-0 at home to newly promoted Basake Holy Stars last weekend.
Despite losing their first away game against Real Tamale United, Heart of Oak were the second best away side accumulating 18 points and banged in 20 goals in the 2023-24 Premier League season.
The Phobians will aim for victory on Sunday to get back on winning ways after their shocking defeat in matchday1.
Heart of Lions has played Hearts of Oak once at home in the league after returning into the Premiership in the 2023/24 campaign as the game ended in a goalless stalemate.
Heart of Lions will rely on their star man Ebenezer Abban who netted 13 league goals last season as well as the likes of Ruben Hennessy, Ishmael Addo, Abednego Tetteh, Kwadwo Obeng Junior, Michelle Sarpong, Bismarck Anim, Fawzi Ali, Emmanuel Ofori Sakyi, Seedorf Asante and Baba Adamu.
Hearts of Oak boasts Kelvin Osei Asibey, Raphael Amponsah, Samuel Amofa, Hamza Issah, Ransford Mensah, Asamoah Boateng Afriyie, Yahaya Adraman, Mawuli Wayo, Salim Adams, Ahmed Ramzy Yussif and Martin Karikari.
Monday
Accra Lions welcome new boys Vision FC to the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday September 16, 2024.
After finishing last season as one of the Premier League best form outfits, Accra Lions have made an underwhelming start to the 2024/25 top flight campaign with a defeat to former champions Medeama SC. They lost 1-0 at the TnA Stadium.
Lions will take another step towards matching last season’s super performance in the league that helped them finished second in the league table behind FC Samartex 1996.
Newly promoted side Vision FC managed a goalless draw at home to Berekum Chelsea in their debut encounter in Tema last weekend.
Head Coach Ibrahim Tanko’s side are playing Vision FC for the first time in the top tier after gaining promotion into the Premiership this season.
Players to watch in the Accra Lions setup on Monday includes, Mohammed Ali, Baba Salifu Apiiga, Remember Adomako Boateng, Musa Hamzata, Bernard Kesse, Blessing Asuman Dankwah, Daniel Afful, Edmond Amakye, Goerge Paaku, Salman Faris Tahiru, Fuzy Taylor and Issa Mohammed.
Vision FC can rely on Elijah Addai, Labaran Majeed Alidu, Kingsley Appiah, Kusi Asante, Emmanuel Kyei Baffour, Issah Akuka Issifu, Nicholas Mensah, Suraj Musah, Gideon Ofori Offei, Ben Teyechu, Amadu Adamu, Edmond Asante, Frank Duku and Joshua Rhule.
Postponement
FC Samartex 1996’s home game against GoldStars FC at the Nsenkyire Arena has been deferred to their involvement in the CAF Champions League this weekend, where they take on Raja Casablanca in the final preliminary eliminator at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday September 15, 2024.
Nsoatreman FC are also not involved this weekend after losing 2-0 to Algerian outfit FC Constantine in the first leg of their second preliminary match of the 2024-25 CAF TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup. They were scheduled to battle Asante Kotoko.
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