The Kpando Stadium will host a crucial week 14 Ghana Premier League fixture on Friday at 3:30 GMT, as Heart of Lions welcome two-time champions Aduana FC in a battle of title contenders.

Heart of Lions, who surrendered a 1–0 lead to lose 2–1 at Nations FC in week 13, are determined to bounce back against Aduana, who themselves dropped points in a goalless draw with Holy Stars.

Coach Bashir Hayford’s Determination

Head coach Bashir Hayford admitted the defeat unsettled his players but insists they are now mentally ready:

“I think that defeat [against Nations FC] affected them a little, the morale was down so I had to talk to them and now it’s over. I’ve told them to put it behind them so that we forge ahead… we have doubled our training so that we can take the maximum three points.”

Player’s Resolve

Defender Ruben Hennessy, who scored an own goal in the loss to Nations FC, expressed readiness to make amends:

“We lost the previous game and with this game we are prepared for it because of what happened in our last game so with this we are fully prepared for this game.”

League Context


  • Aduana FC: 2nd place, 24 points after 13 matches.

  • Heart of Lions: 3rd place, 23 points, just one behind Aduana.

  • Medeama SC: League leaders with 26 points.

This fixture could reshape the top of the table, with Lions aiming to close the gap and Aduana seeking to consolidate their position.

This clash is also shaping up as a mini title decider, with both sides eager to prove their credentials.

Ghana Premier League Week 14 Fixtures

Friday, December 12


  • Heart of Lions vs Aduana
Saturday, December 13

  • Hearts of Oak vs Nations
Sunday, December 14

  • Young Apostles vs Karela

  • Bechem United vs Eleven Wonders

  • Berekum Chelsea vs Hohoe United

  • Kotoko vs Dreams

  • Holy Stars vs Samartex

  • All Blacks vs Vision FC
(Note: Bibiani Gold Stars vs Medeama postponed due to Medeama releasing five players to the senior team B for their friendly against South Africa on December 16.)