Basake Holy Stars FC head into their outstanding match-week three clash on Wednesday knowing they must respond quickly if they want to pull away from the relegation zone.
The side sits 17th after ten league outings, having taken only six points from a single win, three draws and six defeats.
Their numbers underline their struggles: just seven goals scored and 16 conceded, placing them among the league’s least effective attacks and most vulnerable defences.
Despite that, their performances in Aiyinase have offered some encouragement.
Across four home games, Holy Stars have earned one victory, two draws and suffered only one loss, keeping two clean sheets in the process.
Another strong showing at the AAK II Arena would give their survival hopes a timely lift.
Kotoko arrive in Aiyinase full of confidence after stretching their unbeaten start to ten matches with a gritty result against FC Samartex.
The Porcupine Warriors are the league’s only side yet to lose, boasting five wins, five draws, 11 goals scored and just four allowed, joint-best defensively.
Their away form has been particularly impressive, recording two wins and three draws while keeping a perfect clean-sheet record on the road.
Abdul Karim Zito’s squad will look to extend that streak against a Holy Stars team they held the last time they visited in league action.
