Heart of Lions have their sights set on climbing into second place when they host Aduana FC on Friday afternoon in Kpando.
The home side remains unbeaten at the Kpando Sports Stadium this season, a record that offers both confidence and pressure ahead of a fixture that could reshape the top three.
Despite their strong home form, Lions are winless in their last three outings, having drawn with Vision FC and Karela United before suffering a 2–1 defeat to Nations FC.
Defensive issues continue to cost them, with four goals conceded in their last three matches, and Coach Bashir Hayford has openly voiced his displeasure at the recent slump.
Aduana FC, meanwhile, arrive after a draw against Basake Holy Stars and will be eager to hold on to their position in the top two.
They carry the superior head-to-head record in this fixture, with nine wins in 16 meetings, a factor that may inject added confidence.
However, the Ogya Boys have also stumbled in recent weeks, missing chances to stretch their lead at the top after dropping points against Bibiani Gold Stars and Holy Stars.
Another slip on Friday could push them further from the summit at a crucial stage of the season.
