Exclusive: How Hearts of Oak Line Up Against Newly Promoted Hohoe FC in the 2025/26 GPL Opener

The stage is set at the Accra Sports Stadium as Accra Hearts of Oak begin their 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign with a clash against newly promoted Hohoe FC. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM under the floodlights in the capital.

Head coach has named a strong starting XI, blending experience with youthful energy, as the Phobians look to start the season on a winning note.

Hearts of Oak Starting XI vs Hohoe FC

1. Benjamin Asare 

2. Yaw Amankwah Baafi 

3. Ransford Mensah

4. Ali Mohammed 

5. Kelvin Osei Asibey 

6. David Oppong Afrane 

7. Martin Karikari 

8. Abdul Karim 

9. Frank Aburu Duku

10. Mohammed Hussien 

11. Enock Asubonteng 

The Phobians are expected to adopt an attacking approach, with Asubonteng and Duku leading the line. Mohammed Hussien will operate just behind the strikers, tasked with linking play and creating chances.

Meanwhile, newly promoted Hohoe FC arrive with high spirits, eager to make their top-flight debut memorable against one of Ghana’s most successful clubs. With the eyes of the nation on this curtain-raiser, the clash promises excitement, intensity, and drama as the 2025/26 season officially gets underway.