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Hearts target winless home record against Holy Stars

The Phobians aim to top the Ghana Premier League table with a victory over Basake Holy Stars at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.

Accra giants Hearts of Oak host Basake Holy Stars at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium today at 5 p.m. seeking to end their winless home run against the Aiyinase-based side. The Phobians aim to claim the Ghana Premier League summit with a victory, currently sitting second with 14 points, level with the leaders but behind on goal difference. Hearts are unbeaten at their temporary home ground this season with two wins and a draw, scoring five goals without conceding.

Basake Holy Stars, fifth on the table with 14 points after a 1-0 win over Bechem United FC, have won one and drawn one of their two previous home matches against Hearts. However, Holy Stars have lost all three away league games this season, conceding seven goals while scoring only once. Hearts are looking to build on their maiden victory over Vision FC last weekend.

Hearts have recorded two wins, two draws, and one defeat in their last five league matches. Basake Holy Stars have secured three victories in their last five league outings. The Phobians have not scored in their two previous home encounters against Holy Stars, managing one draw and one defeat.

Why it mattersGhanaian football fans will be interested in the Ghana Premier League match between Hearts of Oak and Basake Holy Stars.