Hearts of Oak target league summit against Basake Holy Stars

GhanaSoccernet · 10/22/2026, 8:45:09 AM

Hearts of Oak SC can move to the top of the Premier League when they host Basake Holy Stars FC at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Friday, October 23, 2026.The Phobians are level on 14 points with the leaders but sit second because of an inferior goal difference. A victory would strengthen their title credentials and put them at the summit.Hearts of Oak arrive having won consecutive matches for the second time this season. They followed a 1-0 away victory over Vision FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex last weekend, and have taken two wins, two draws and one defeat from their past five league games.Their defensive record has been a key feature of their campaign. In seven matches, Hearts have scored eight goals and conceded only twice.They have also been unbeaten at home in the league this season, collecting two wins and a draw from three matches at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The Phobians have scored five times there without conceding, but will need to overcome a difficult record against Basake Holy Stars on their own ground.In their two previous home meetings with the Ayinase-based club, Hearts...