Relegation-threatened Eleven Wonders saw their survival hopes suffer yet another crushing blow after a 2-0 defeat to Karela United in Tamale over the weekend.
The loss extended a worrying slump for the Premier League returnees, who have now suffered five consecutive league defeats without scoring a single goal in that stretch. It is a barren and bruising run that perfectly encapsulates what has been a nightmare campaign.
After 23 matches, Eleven Wonders sit rooted to the bottom of the table with just nine points, having recorded a staggering 18 defeats — the highest in the league — alongside only two wins and three draws. Their struggles have been particularly glaring at home, where survival battles are typically forged.
In 12 home games, Wonders have managed just two victories and one draw while losing nine times. They have scored a mere eight goals at home and conceded 21, the most by any side on their own turf this season. Once considered a difficult ground for visiting teams, Swedru has become a venue opponents approach with confidence rather than caution.
Standing in their way are Nations FC, who arrive in the bottom half of the table but in comparatively steadier shape. Nations have dropped points in three of their last five matches (two wins) and were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at home by Dreams FC last Sunday.
The Abrankese-based side have accumulated 28 points from 23 matches, scoring 19 goals and conceding 22. While not prolific, they have shown resilience, particularly compared to their struggling hosts.
However, Nations’ Achilles heel has been their away form. They are among six teams yet to register a single away win this season, managing just two draws and suffering nine defeats on the road. Head coach Frimpong Manso’s men rank as the third weakest side away from home and will be eager to finally break that unwanted record on Friday.
The fixture presents a clash of desperation and opportunity: Eleven Wonders fighting to keep their survival hopes alive, and Nations FC seeking redemption away from home.
GFA Communications