Hearts of Oak SC can move to the top of the Premier League when they host Basake Holy Stars FC on Friday October 23, 2026 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
The Phobians are level with the leaders on 14 points but are second on the low goal difference. A win will strengthen their title credentials and propel them to the top.
Hearts of Oak are coming off a back-to-back win for the second time this season. They recorded a 1-0 away win over Vision FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex last weekend and have won two, drawn two and lost one in their last five league games.
Their defensive record has been a key feature of their campaign. In seven matches, Hearts have scored eight goals and conceded just twice.
They are unbeaten at home in the league this season with two wins and a draw from three matches played at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The Phobians have kept 5 clean sheets there but will have to overcome a difficult record at home against Basake Holy Stars.
In their previous two home matches against the Ayinase club, Hearts of Oak were winless, drawing one without scoring in both matches and losing one. They will aim to end this streak by maintaining their defensive strength and finding more offensive efficiency.
Basake Holy Stars head to the capital in fifth place after beating Bechem United FC 1-0 at home last weekend. The result gave them four wins in seven matches, a run matched by no other team in the league up to that point.
Ayinase’s side have scored 5 goals and have 12 points with 7 conceding as they make a promising start to the third consecutive season in the top flight. Three wins in their last five league games has given them a strong platform ahead of the tough away task.
However, their form on the road is a cause for concern. “Basake Holy Stars” scored 1 goal and conceded 7 goals in three away matches this season. They will need to improve significantly in this area if they are to take anything away from a hard-to-break-down Hearts of Oak side at home.
The visitors can take confidence from their overall record against the Phobians after winning promotion to the Premier League in 2024/25. During these meetings, “Basake Holy Stars” recorded one victory and one draw.
GFA Communications