2024/25 GPL: Gold Stars aim to halt unbeaten Basake Holy Stars for consecutive wins
Gold Stars are determined to make it two wins in a row in the ongoing Ghana Premier League as they host unbeaten Basake Holy Stars at the Dun’s Park on Sunday for a week three clash.
The Bibiani-based side, who defeated Legon Cities in their season opener, missed week two due to FC Samartex’s involvement in the CAF Champions League.
Now, they face the newly promoted Holy Stars, who have already impressed with four points from six – stunning Hearts of Oak and securing a goalless draw against last season’s CAF Confederation Cup semi-finalists, Dreams FC.
Will the visitors’ unbeaten streak be halted by the home side? Only time will tell.
Match facts – head to head
The two sides are meeting for the first time in the league
Gold Stars
Gold Stars are unbeaten at home in 11 matches.
Gold Stars played out a goalless draw in their last meeting with a newly promoted side (Nations FC)
Basake Holy Stars
Basake Holy Stars are part of the four unbeaten teams after featuring two games.
Basake Holy Stars are yet to concede in 180 minutes.
What have the coaches said?
Gold Stars head coach, Frimpong Manso, revealed that he has a full squad available for selection and emphasized that they will not underestimate the visitors.
“We’ve trained very well and everyone is ready and wants to play,” he told the club’s media.
“We will not underrate [Basake Holy Stars]. They have not conceded a goal nor have they lost so you cannot take such a team for granted so we are preparing just like any other match.”
Meanwhile, Holy Stars coach Abdulai Gazale is eyeing maximum points.
“Now, we are thinking about our away game against Goldstars. I have watched their videos so at least, we will know how best we can go over there and pick three maximum points,” he said in an interview with the club.
“For me, it is not about home or away. If you work with your principles and players adhere to it, definitely, you will get a good results and we are going to achieve it.”