Super Clash: Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak set for epic showdown in Kumasi 

Ghanaian football powerhouses Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are poised to rekindle their historic rivalry in the first Super Clash of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. 

The highly anticipated encounter is set for Sunday, December 15, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.  

This Week 13 fixture promises to be a thrilling battle, as both clubs aim to make a statement in their league campaigns.  

Asante Kotoko, the hosts, have endured a torrid run of form, winning only once in their last five matches. With four consecutive losses, the Porcupine Warriors are desperate to bounce back and reignite their season. Returning to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium after a four-month closure, Kotoko will be looking to capitalise on home advantage to restore pride and momentum.  

Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak arrive in Kumasi in much better form, having secured three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five league outings. Under the guidance of head coach Aboubakar Ouattarra, the Phobians will be keen to extend their dominance and maintain their upward trajectory in the league standings.  

Hearts of Oak have not tasted victory at the Baba Yara Stadium since 2018, when Patrick Razak’s decisive goal secured a famous win. In their last six league meetings with Kotoko, Hearts have managed just one victory, with Kotoko enjoying an unbeaten streak in this fixture since the 2020/21 season under Dr Prosper Ogum.  

Both teams are neck-and-neck on the league table, with Hearts in sixth place on 19 points, just one point ahead of seventh-placed Kotoko. A win for either side would not only boost their league position but also secure crucial bragging rights in what remains one of Ghana’s fiercest rivalries.  

Fans from both camps are eagerly awaiting the clash, which marks the culmination of a week-long break in the Ghana Premier League due to the recent general elections. Security has been heightened to ensure a smooth and exciting match day in Kumasi.  

All eyes will be on the Baba Yara Stadium this Sunday, as two of Ghana’s most decorated football clubs lock horns in a bid to assert dominance and thrill their passionate supporters.