Super Clash preview: Hearts of Oak host Asante Kotoko in Accra

Ghana’s football landscape is set to ignite on Sunday, May 4, 2025, as Accra Hearts of Oak welcomes arch-rivals Asante Kotoko to the Accra Sports Stadium for their 116th Super Clash encounter.

With just four matches remaining in the 2024/25 Premier League season, both giants are locked and loaded, ready to clash in a high-stakes battle that could shape their respective campaigns.

Hearts of Oak are on a mission to end their season on a high note, with a top-four finish within reach. Under Aboubakar Ouattara’s guidance, the Phobians have shown signs of improvement, collecting eight points from their last five matches.

However, they still face a challenge in overcoming their inconsistent home form, which has seen them register seven wins, three draws, and four defeats at home this season. A win against Kotoko would be a significant boost for their campaign.

Asante Kotoko is riding a wave of confidence after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Aduana FC, which ended a four-match winless run. New coach Abdul Karim Zito will be looking to build on this momentum and secure back-to-back victories.

With 50 points, Kotoko sit fourth on the table, just three points behind league leaders Gold Stars FC. A win would not only propel them up the table but also keep their title aspirations alive.

HEAD TO HEAD

The head-to-head record between the two teams favors Kotoko, who have won their last three meetings against the Phobians in the Ghana Premier League.

Hearts of Oak have struggled against their arch-rivals, winning just one of their last seven games against Kotoko, losing four and drawing two. In the 115 previous clashes between the two teams, Kotoko have emerged victorious 39 times, while Hearts of Oak have won 38 times, with 38 draws.

The Super Clash promises another dramatic chapter in the storied rivalry between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, with pride, points, and bragging rights on the line.

Zito will be managing his first league Super Clash as Kotoko coach, but boasts an unbeaten record against Hearts of Oak from two previous encounters.

This match is set to be an electrifying encounter between two of Ghana’s biggest football clubs.