Ghana Premier League kicks off 2025 with exciting weekend fixtures

The Ghana Premier League kicks off 2025 with an exciting fixture lineup across nine venues this weekend.

The action begins on Friday, January 3, with a capital derby as Hearts of Oak host bottom-placed Legon Cities at the University of Ghana Stadium.

This match promises to be thrilling as the Phobians aim to reignite their campaign against the struggling Royals, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 GMT (6 p.m. local time).

On Saturday, January 4, third-placed Gold Stars FC will face Berekum Chelsea at Duns’ Park in Bibiani in what is expected to be a closely contested match.

Sunday, January 5, features the majority of the weekend’s games, highlighted by a showdown between defending champions Medeama SC and Asante Kotoko at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa.

Meanwhile, league leaders Heart of Lions will encounter a tough challenge as they visit in-form Bechem United at Nana Gyeabour Park.

Other Sunday fixtures include Nations FC hosting Basake Holy Stars at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese, Young Apostles battling Karela United in Wenchi, Vision FC welcoming Nsoatreman FC to the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, FC Samartex 1996 traveling to Dormaa to take on Aduana FC, and Dreams FC playing Accra Lions at the Tuba Astro Turf.

With such high-stakes encounters lined up, the first weekend of 2025 promises to be an unforgettable start to the New Year for Ghanaian football fans.