Hearts of Oak to face Berekum Chelsea in league opener

Ghana Premier League Hearts of Oak Berekum Chelsea football match preview

Hearts of Oak will begin their 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign this Sunday against Berekum Chelsea at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. The venue was changed from the Accra Sports Stadium due to readiness issues.

Hearts of Oak enters the season under new head coach Nebojsa Kapor and has bolstered its attack with the signing of striker John Antwi to address previous scoring struggles. Defender Kelvin Osei Asibey stated that the team is fully prepared and intends to fight for all three points, acknowledging the competitiveness of Berekum Chelsea.

Berekum Chelsea also enters the season with coaching changes, having appointed Kwaku Danso. The club aims to build on a strong finish to the previous season, which saw them secure a top-half table position.

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Berekum Chelsea · Hearts of Oak · Kelvin Osei Asibey · Nebojša Kapor · University of Ghana Stadium

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