2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Week 18 Match Preview – Eleven Wonders vs Basake Holy Stars

Eleven Wonders return to action on Friday, knowing the second round of the Ghana Premier League must deliver a dramatic turnaround if they are to avoid an immediate return to the lower division.

The bottom-placed side welcome Basake Holy Stars to the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on January 9, 2026, searching for momentum after a difficult opening half of the season.

Last weekend’s 3-2 defeat to Bibiani Gold Stars summed up Eleven Wonders’ campaign so far. Competitive spells have been undermined by costly errors, and the loss extended their losing run to five matches. With just six points from 17 games, they sit 13 points from safety, a gap that leaves little room for further slip-ups.

Defensive fragility remains their biggest concern. They have conceded 28 goals, the most in the league, while managing only 12 at the other end. Home form has offered no refuge, with only one win from nine matches in Accra. Friday’s fixture, therefore, represents more than just another game; it is a chance to restore belief and reduce the pressure building around the club.

Basake Holy Stars arrive in the capital aiming to steady themselves after a 2-0 defeat away to Dreams FC, which ended a six-game unbeaten stretch. Under coach Johnson Smith, they have shown resilience and currently sit 14th with 20 points, safely outside the relegation places.

However, Holy Stars have struggled away from home, failing to win on the road this season and scoring just three goals in nine away matches. Improving that record will be key as they seek a positive start to the second round.