Accra Hearts of Oak take on Kumasi Asante Kotoko in the first Super Clash of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The clash—widely regarded as Ghana’s biggest football rivalry—pits two of the nation’s most successful clubs against each other in a match with significant implications for this season’s title race.
Match Preview
Hearts of Oak enter the encounter in fourth place, boasting four wins and four draws from eight games, and remain unbeaten this season.
Kotoko, also unbeaten, are eighth on the table with three wins and two draws in their last five fixtures, demonstrating a recent upturn in form after a 4-2 demolition of Karela United.
The match promises intensity as both teams seek to protect their unbeaten runs, with Hearts looking to end a recent poor spell against their archrivals.
Team News and Line-Ups
Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani has named a strong 22-man squad but will miss key players such as David Oppong Afranie (suspension) and Gideon Kudjoe (red card). The squad features goalkeepers Benjamin Asare and Shaibu Sherriff, defenders like Kelvin Osei Asibey and Ali Mohammed, and attacking talents Hamza Issah and Frank Duku.
Possible Hearts starting XI:
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Benjamin Asare (GK)
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Kelvin Osei Asibey
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Ali Mohammed
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Ransford Mensah
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Baba Adamu
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Frank Duku
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Hamza Issah
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Amankwah Baafi
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Martin Karikari
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Enock Asubonteng
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Evans Owusu Kwabena
Asante Kotoko are likely to field a lineup including standout midfielder H. Gyau, who scored twice in their previous match. The possible XI:
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Mo Camara (GK)
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Lord Adabo
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M. Donzo
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H. Gyau
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Henry Ansu
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Patrick Aseidu
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Joseph Ablor
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Lord Amoah
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Peter Aminu
(final lineup subject to update before kick-off).
Head to Head
In their last 22 league meetings, Asante Kotoko have won 7 times, Hearts 6, with 9 draws—making this contest historically balanced. Hearts have scored 17 goals to Kotoko’s 16 in these encounters, adding intrigue to the rivalry’s latest edition.
What’s at Stake
With both teams vying for dominance and the chance to claim bragging rights for their passionate supporter bases, Sunday’s match is more than just a league fixture—it’s a battle for pride, momentum, and a key statement in the GPL title race.
Fans can expect a charged atmosphere, tactical battles from both benches, and an electric contest as Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko meet in yet another memorable Super Clash