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2026/27 Ghana Premier League: Basake Holy Stars vs Bechem United - Preview, Team News, Lineups, Kickoff, Prediction

Basake Holy Stars welcome Bechem United to the AAK II Sports Arena in Anyinase on Sunday in a Matchday 7 fixture of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, with both sides eager to strengthen their positions in the standings.

The hosts will be looking to bounce back after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Bibiani Gold Stars in their last outing. Holy Stars have enjoyed a solid start to life in the top flight, collecting nine points from six matches to sit ninth on the table.

Their success this season has largely been built on an impressive home record. Holy Stars have won all three of their league victories at the AAK II Sports Arena, with each triumph coming by a narrow 1-0 scoreline.

Bechem United head into the contest in seventh place with 10 points following an entertaining 4-2 victory over Vision FC. The Hunters will be eager to build on that performance, but they face the challenge of improving a poor away record, having failed to win on the road this season.

The visitors also have history to overcome, with Holy Stars winning both previous league meetings between the two sides in Anyinase.

Team News

Basake Holy Stars are expected to retain the core of the side that has impressed at home this season despite their defeat to Gold Stars.

Bechem United are likely to stick with the team that produced an excellent attacking display against Vision FC as they chase their first away victory of the campaign.

Probable Lineups

Basake Holy Stars:
Eric Ofori Antwi; Abdul Razak, Emmanuel Boakye, Samuel Owusu, Isaac Mensah; Richard Boadu, Augustine Boakye, Kwame Asante; Emmanuel Tetteh, Prince Opoku Agyemang, Abdul Karim.

Bechem United:
Daniel Agyei; Moro Ibrahim, Augustine Okrah, Abdul Bashiru, Hafiz Konkoni; Yaw Annor, Emmanuel Avornyo, Salifu Ibrahim; Clinton Duodu, Stephen Owusu, Prince Tweneboah.

Kickoff

Venue: AAK II Sports Arena, Anyinase
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Kickoff Time: 15:00 GMT

Prediction

Basake Holy Stars have turned the AAK II Sports Arena into a difficult venue for visiting teams, while Bechem United are still searching for their first away win of the season. Although the Hunters possess greater attacking quality after their four-goal display last time out, Holy Stars' home form could prove decisive.

Prediction: Basake Holy Stars 1-1 Bechem United.

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