Hearts of Oak will attempt to maintain their strong start to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season when they visit Debibi United in Matchweek 9 on Sunday.
The Phobians are second in the table with 17 points from eight matches, while hosts Debibi United are 16th on seven points after recording two wins, one draw and five defeats.
Debibi United go into the match looking to respond to last weekend’s 3-0 loss away to Bechem United. Isaac Nii Armah’s side need a positive result at Debibi Presby Park to improve their position and create distance from the relegation zone.
Hearts of Oak, managed by Serbian coach Nebojsa Kapor, have made a strong start and will be targeting another victory to keep the pressure on league leaders Medeama SC. The clubs have contrasting objectives, with Debibi United fighting for survival and Hearts of Oak pursuing a challenge for the title.
Richard Owusu and Wisdom Zakari are expected to be central to the home side’s attacking threat. Hearts of Oak will look to John Antwi, Kader Mahmoud and Henry Kweku Boateng to create opportunities and lead the attack.
The visitors have been the more consistent team this season and will travel to Tain with confidence. Debibi United will have home support behind them, but Hearts of Oak are expected to have enough quality to claim all three points.
Neither side has reported any major injury or suspension concerns before Sunday’s fixture, meaning both teams are expected to have their key players available for selection.
Possible starting line-ups
Debibi United: Jayson Nettey (GK); Maxwell Agyemang, Paul Kwame, Michael Owusu, Thomas Quenin, Bariu Sule; Felix Koduah, Bernard Kofi, Yakubu Malik, Richard Owusu; Wisdom Zakari.
Hearts of Oak: Benjamin Asare (GK); Manuel Osei Djan, Ransford Mensah, Ali Mohammed, Kelvin Osei Asibey; Mohammed Hussein, Abdul Karim, Yaw Amankwa Baafi; Kader Mahmoud, John Antwi, Henry Kweku Boateng.
Prediction
Debibi United could score first through Richard Owusu, but Hearts of Oak are expected to recover, with Henry Kweku Boateng potentially providing the equaliser before John Antwi scores the winning goal in the second half.
Hearts of Oak are backed to secure a 2-1 away win and retain their place among the leading teams.
Match details
Kick-off is at 3:00pm on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The match will be played at Debibi Presby Park in the Tain District, Bono Region.