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  • These are the 18 teams to compete in 2023/24 Ghana Premier League

    These are the 18 teams to compete in 2023/24 Ghana Premier League

    Sunday, June 11, 2023 marked the official conclusion of the 2022–23 Ghana Premier League season, with Medeama taking first place.

    At the end of the season, Kotoku Royals, King Faisal and Tamale City suffered demotion to the Division ranks.

    However, three clubs from the Division One League have been promoted to the elite league and are expected to compete against some of the top guns in the 2023/24 season.

    The newly promoted teams include Nations FC, Tano Bofoakwa and Heart of Lions are expected to feature in the GPL next season after gaining promotion from the Division One League.

    Here are the 18 teams to compete in 2023/24 Ghana Premier League:

    Medeama SC

    Aduana Stars

    Bechem United

    Asante Kotoko SC

    Bibiani Gold Stars

    Dreams FC

    Berekum Chelsea

    Karela United

    Legon Cities FC

    Samartex

    Real Tamale

    Accra Hearts of Oak

    Nsoatreman

    Great Olympics

    Accra Lions

    Nations FC

    Tano Bofoakwa

    Heart of Lions

  • We will still win the FA Cup, League – Aduana Stars assist. head coach

    We will still win the FA Cup, League – Aduana Stars assist. head coach

    Notwithstanding the stadium restriction, Aduana Stars assistant coach W.O. Tandoh predicts that his team would win the Ghana Premier League and FA Cup.

    The Tamale City team bus was attacked after the play against Aduana FC on Matchday 25. This regrettable occurrence resulted in the Ghana FA temporarily banning the home stadium of the two-time Ghana Premier League winners.

    In response to the occurrence, the GFA Executive Council immediately imposed the ban.

    W.O. Tandoh, however, has denounced the decision as biased in their dealings by the nation’s football regulatory body.

    According to Tandoh, his outfit can still win the league and the FA Cup despite being ban from playing at their favourite home ground.

    As per audio aired on Angel FM, Tandoh said, “I condemned whatever happened after the game but truth be told, the incident happened outside the stadium. What did the 90 police personal we brought to the stadium to protect Tamale City upon their request do?

    “In the first leg in Tamale, a lot of things happened there, Tamale City did the same thing to us. Let call a spade a spade, the FA should not listen to one side”

    “Were they (FA) asleep when such incident happened in Tamale. Personally, I have called the General Secretary and the President of the FA but they are responding to my calls, they should not destroy the game for us. Mark my words, am not speaking for Aduana but then, I am an employee of Aduana, the FA should sit up”

    “Those who took the decision against Aduana did not help our game, the bring back the love tag was not executed here, what did they do when Tamale City did the same thing to Aduana, even biting a players’ finger on the field of play”

    “Even if we play our games at their bath rooms, Aduana Stars will win the league. Again, if they like they should let us play at guest house we will also win the FA Cup, I emphasized”

    Aduana FC required a penalty in the 90+10 minute of their last game to win 1-0 and extend their lead at the top of the standings to 44 points, which is three points ahead of Bechem United in second place.

  • GFA criticised by Aduana Stars fans over home venue ban

    GFA criticised by Aduana Stars fans over home venue ban

    Aduana Stars fans have been criticizing the Ghana Football Association (GFA) because the association banned the team’s home field.

    The decision, which was made as retaliation for alleged fan disturbance during a recent encounter with Tamale City, has infuriated Aduana Stars supporters who believe the ban is unfair and unnecessary. The GFA, according to the supporters, doesn’t want the team to win the Ghana Premier League.

    Football supporters have been divided on the matter, with some urging the GFA to rethink its choice and others supporting the association’s position in favor of upholding discipline and order in the game.

    GFA’s statement on the home venue ban reads:

    “This decision has become necessary due to the unfortunate incidents that occurred after the Match day 25 between Aduana FC and Tamale City FC (outside the park) played on April 2, 2023.

    The decision is in accordance with the GFA Premier League Regulations Article 14(2) which states inter alia “the GFA may order the closure of any league centre where the safety of clubs, Match Officials or Spectators cannot be guaranteed.”’

    The Competitions Department is therefore advised to determine the venue for the Club’s subsequent home matches in accordance with Article 14(3) Premier League Regulations,”

    Aduana Stars will play Accra Great Olympics in their next Ghana Premier League game.

  • Aduana Stars coach atrribute win over Kotoko to ‘hardwork and prayer’

    Aduana Stars coach atrribute win over Kotoko to ‘hardwork and prayer’

    The head coach of Aduana Stars, Paa Kwasi Fabin, has credited hard work and prayer for his team’s MTN FA Cup victory over Asante Kotoko.

    On Sunday, February 26, the 2022/2023 Ghana Premier League’s top team advanced to the MTN FA Cup quarterfinals by eliminating Asante Kotoko with a 1-0 victory.

    The penalty decision tainted the game, and many Asante Kotoko supporters blamed referee Amadu Ibrahim for their team’s loss.

    At the post-game press conference, Paa Kwasi Fabin congratulated his team on a well-earned win.

    “Like I told you it is hard work and a lot of prayer one game at a time. They understand each other it is not that it came by way of playing we have worked on it in training severally now they have understood it and it is working for us.”

    “We will keep working Obeng just joined us from Chelsea, Mintah is now coming up so it will be up and down until it stabilizes. So we are still working on it,” Paa Kwasi Fabin said at the post-match conference.

    Aduana Stars are currently leading the Ghana Premier League table with 35 points while Asante Kotoko sit at the 3rd position with 28 points after 18 games.

  • Coach Sefah descends on referee on penalty taken against Kotoko

    Coach Sefah descends on referee on penalty taken against Kotoko

    Ghanaian coach and scout Ebenezer Sefa has joined the blame game against referees, claiming that they are to blame for ruining the game by making bad calls.

    An established player scout claims that the penalty that referee Amadu Ibrahim gave Asante Kotoko in the 57th minute was what ultimately decided the MTN FA Cup Round of 16 match between Aduana Stars and Kotoko.

    Sam Adams’ penalty goal on February 26, 2023, at Nana Agyemang Badu II Park decided the tightly contested match between Aduana Stars and Asante Kotoko.

    In a post-game interview, Coach Sefah said the referees are ruining the game, claiming that the tackle by Mohammed Alhassan was insufficient to warrant a penalty.

    “The referees our destroying our game; how can you take such a penalty against Kotoko? It was never a penalty,” coach Ebenezer Sefah stated during the post-match analysis.

    Asante Kotoko has been eliminated from the MTN FA Cup six times since winning it in 2017.

    Asante Kotoko will now have to win the Ghana Premier League to qualify for the 2023 and 2024 CAF Interclub competitions.

  • MTN FA Cup: Angry Kotoko fans blame elimination on referee

    MTN FA Cup: Angry Kotoko fans blame elimination on referee

    Supporters of Asante Kotoko have accused referee Amadu Ibrahim of being to blame for their MTN FA Cup Round of 16 loss to Aduana Stars on February 26, 2023, on various social media platforms.

    Aduana Stars defeated the Porcupine Warrior at the Nana Agyemang Badu II in Dormaa Ahenkro, ending their chances of winning a second consecutive championship in the ongoing 2022–2023 football season.

    Aduana Stars took the lead in the 57th minute after Mohammed Alhassan was ruled to have fouled his defender by the referee. The game was closely contested, and both teams missed opportunities.

    Sam Adams converted the penalty kick to score the game’s lone goal, sending goalkeeper Fred Asare the wrong way.

    The decision didn’t go down well with Asante Kotoko fans, including coach Seydou Zerbo, who laid the blame at the doorstep of referee Amadu Ibrahim.

    Asante Kotoko has been eliminated from the MTN FA Cup six times since winning it in 2017.

  • Hearts of Oak vs Aduana Stars: Our best performance yet – Paa Kwesi Fabin

    Hearts of Oak vs Aduana Stars: Our best performance yet – Paa Kwesi Fabin

    Aduana Stars head coach Paa Kwesi Fabin considers his team’s performance against Hearts of Oak to be the best so far this season.

    The two-time champions of the Ghana Premier League played in the matchday 18 games on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    The Dormaa-based team left the capital with all three points thanks to a brace from Isaac Mintah.

    Aduana Stars have increased their lead on the league log as a result of the victory.

    Speaking to StarTimes after the game, Fabin applauded the performance of his players stating they listened to the instructions he gave and added this is their best game of the season. He said;

    “The boys did well. I told you if they play to the things that we’ve rehearsed at training. It will be difficult for Hearts of Oak to beat us and they played to the instructions so things worked for us.

    “I think this is our best performance so far this season,” the former Asante Kotoko coach added.

    Aduana Stars will host King Faisal on Wednesday in matchday 19 games at the Nana Aggyemang Badu Park in Dormaa.

  • Ghana Premier League: Hearts of Oak defeated Aduana Stars 0-2

    Ghana Premier League: Hearts of Oak defeated Aduana Stars 0-2

    In the Accra Sports Stadium, Aduana Stars defeated Accra Hearts of Oak 2-0 to extend their lead top the 2022–23 Ghana Premier League standings.

    Early on, with the action taking place in the centre of the park, both teams attempted to seize control of the situation.

    Hearts of Oak’s Cameroonian attacker Albert Dieudonne Eonde nearly scored in the 11th minute, but Alex Boakye’s quick goal-line clearance stopped him.

    Hearts of Oak continued to press for an early goal before the half-hour mark, but the Aduana Stars defense held firm to keep the visitors from conceding.

    In the 47th minute of the game, Isaac Mintah opened the scoring for Aduana Stars with a cool finish from a cross given by Sam Adams.

    Isaac Mintah completed the memorable victory for Aduana Stars in the 64th minute with a solo run into the back of Richmond Ayi’s goal.

    Hearts of Oak is currently 4th on the league table with 28 points and Aduana Stars remains first with 35 points.

    The Phobians will play Accra Great Olympics in their next league game while Aduana Stars will take on King Faisal.

  • Ghana Premier League: Hearts of Oak vs. Aduana Stars, Week 18 Match Preview

    Ghana Premier League: Hearts of Oak vs. Aduana Stars, Week 18 Match Preview

    On Sunday afternoon at the Accra Sports Stadium, Accra Hearts of Oak will play host to Aduana Stars in a top-of-the-table matchup.

    Aduana FC leads the table with 32 points, while Hearts of Oak is in second place with 28 points, separating the two teams by four points.

    The leaders improved their title credentials by winning the first leg 1-0, and they will be hoping to do the same against Hearts of Oak.
    In their previous five Premier League games, Hearts of Oak have won two, drawn two, and lost one, while Aduana FC have won two, drew two, and lost one.

    Hearts of Oak possible starting lineup: Richmond Ayi, Samuel Inkoom, Rashid Okine, Zakari Yakubu, Addo Sowah, Jeordon Otanga, Gideon Asante, Benjamin Yorke, Yassan Outching, Isaac Mensah, Kwadwo Obeng Jnr.

    Aduana Stars possible starting lineup: Frank Owusu, Godfred Poku, Isaac Mintah, Joseph Addo, Alex Boakye, Bright Enchil, Stephen Anorkye Badu, Kwame Frimpong, Charles Mensah, Justus Torsutsey, Bright Adjei

    Kwame Frimpong of Aduana Stars is the player to watch in this encounter.

    Predicted scoreline: 2-2 Based on the current form of both sides we expect them to share points.

  • 2022/23 Ghana Premier League: Week 17 Match Report – Bechem United 0-0 Aduana Stars

    2022/23 Ghana Premier League: Week 17 Match Report – Bechem United 0-0 Aduana Stars

    Ghana Premier League leaders Aduana Stars consolidated their position on the log by holding Bechem United to a goalless draw at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Friday afternoon.

    The Ogya Boys extend their lead on the summit to five points. They have amassed 32 points from 17 matches while second-placed Bechem have 27 points, followed Asante Kotoko who are on 27 points.

    Bechem trainer Kassim Ocansey Mingle made no changes to the team that lost narrowly to Berekum Chelsea in the last round last week at Golden City Park. He went into the game with the same starting lineup.

    Newly signed Burkinabe forward Aboubacar Tilourba was brought in the second half to make his debut for the Hunters, replacing Emmanuel Avornyo.

    On the other hand, Paa Kwesi Fabin made a few alterations to the team that beat Nsoatreman FC 2-0 in the last league game at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa Ahenkro.

    Richard Danso returned from suspension to take his place in the starting eleven. Yaw Ansah Fufuro continued to keep the posts in the absence of the captain Joseph Addo who is nursing an injury.

    Kelvin Obeng who joined from Chelsea a few days ago was handed a starting role against Bechem while Hans Kwofie was named on the bench.

    The Hunters dominated the first half by seeing a majority of the ball possession but they failed to create decent scoring opportunities from it. The first period of the match ended scoreless.

    Bechem continued to be dominant in the second half yet they failed to make it count in goals scoring as Aduana remained compact and resolute at the back.

    Aduana will finish the first half of the 2022-23 campaign at the top of the league standings notwithstanding results from the other matchday 17 fixtures on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

  • Aduana Stars beat Kotoku Royals 2-0 to stay top of league table

    Aduana Stars beat Kotoku Royals 2-0 to stay top of league table

    Aduana Stars are set to stay top of the Ghana Premier League table at the end of Week 12 following a convincing win against Kotoku Royals on Thursday afternoon.

    The Dormaa-based club today hosted the debutants at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park.

    In a game dominated by Aduana Stars, the hosts equalised in the 17th minute when Emmenual Gyamfi got his name on the scoresheet.

    Late in added time of the first half, Stephen Anokye Badu completed a nice team move to find the back of the Kotoku Royals net to double the lead for the home team.

    Although the visitors would put up a fight in the second half, the team could not break down the defense of the opponent.

    Eventually, at the end of the 90 minutes, Aduana Stars recorded a 2-0 win to amass the maximum three points.

    The win means the club stays on top of the Ghana Premier League standings with 24 points.

  • 2022/23 GPL: Aduana Stars’ Joseph Addo adjudged Man of the Match in victory over Great Olympics

    When Aduana Stars defeated Great Olympics 1-0 on Tuesday, goalie Joseph Addo earned the honor of being named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.

    In game week nine of the Ghana Premier League, Addo preserved a clean sheet to aid the Ogya team in securing a crucial victory at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

    Aduana Stars received all the points they required to maintain their position atop the league standings thanks to an own goal by Raymond Oko Grippman in the 35th minute.

    The Dade Boys tried to equalized but Aduana Stars defenders stopped them from getting any chance around their goal area.

    Both teams made changes to try and influence the game, Aduana Stars to protect their lead and Great Olympics to find the back of the net.

    The game ended 1-0 and the Ogya Boys took away all three points home.

    Aduana Stars are at the summit of the Ghana Premier League table with 19 points after nine games while Great Olympics is 6th with 14 points after nine games.

    Aduana Stars will play Asante Kotoko in their next game while Great Olympics will take on Tamale City FC.

  • Fataho Nerie becomes youngest ever to play in Ghana Premier League

    13 -year- old  Fataho Nerie who plays for Aduana Stars is the youngest player ever to feature in the Ghana Premier League.

    The promising talent made his league debut against Hearts of Oak on 11 October 2022 at age 13, 8 months and 30 days.

    He replaced Douglas Owusu Ansah in the 62nd minute as the Fire Boys beat the Phobians 1-0 at Nana Agyeman Badu I Park.

    The previous record belonged to a former Aduana Stars player who debuted at 13 years, 10 months and 22 days on November 6, 2017.

    Kyeremeh climbed off the bench to replace Richard Mpong in their fixture against Berekum Chelsea.

    Nerie, who turned 14 on 12 December 2022, made two more appearances before the break-cameos against Legon Cities and Real Tamale United.

  • 2022/23 Ghana Premier League: Bechem United v Tamale City -Week Nine Match Preview

    The 2022/23 Ghana Premier League after breaking for a month due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar,Bechem United will face Tamale City on match week nine

    The Hunters will host the new Premier League entrants at the Fosu Gyeabour Park as they look to continue their fine form this campaign.

    Bechem United thrashed Nsoatreman FC 3-0 on match week eight before the league was halted. They lie 8th with 12 points.

    Tamale City, on the other hand, lie 17th on the league table with six points after a slow start to the season.

    Prior to the break, the Tamale based side defeated leaders Aduana Stars 2-1 at home and will hope to cause another upset when they face last season’s MTN FA Cup runners up.

    The match is scheduled to kick off at 3pm on Wednesday.

     

    Bechem United possible starting XI: Cephas Kofi Mantey, Emmanuel Ababio, Seth Kwadwo, Iddrisu Abdulai, Agbesimah Kofi, Emmanuel Avornyo, Aaron Essel, Foster Appiah, Francis Twene, Gabriel Yapy Tenlep, Abdul Latif Anabila

    Tamale City possible starting XI: Pongo Agbeko (G), Collins Amoah Boateng ©, Liventius Attur, Kotei Emmanuel, Mubark Abdul Kadiri, Isaac Mensah, Raphael Essien, Mohammed Yahaya, Issah Nyaabila, Bismark Asare, Abega Ofosu.

    Player to watch: Isaac Mensah

    Predicted scoreline: Bechem United 2-1 Tamale City

  • Hearts of Oak midfielder Ibrahim Salifu delighted to be back from injury

    Hearts of Oak midfielder Ibrahim Salifu has expressed his happiness in returning from injury after several weeks of absence.

    The 22-year-old has been hampered by injuries since last season and missed the team’s opening game of the season against Aduana Stars which they lost.

    Salifu, who was key to Hearts’ league title triumph last two seasons made his return to the team in the goalless draw against Karela United at the Accra Sports stadium on match week six.

    “It’s good to be back after a long injury. We had a good game but not the result we wanted,” he said after the game.

     

    “Gradually, we shall get to the level Slavko Matic is demanding of us. We are focused on our next game.”

    Hearts of Oak have dropped to 10th on the league table after six matches played so far.

    The Phobians will take on league leaders Accra Lions on match week seven before the Premier League breaks for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

  • 2022/23 Ghana Premier League: Week Six Match Preview – Bechem United v Accra Lions

    The Ghana Premier League enters match week six and Bechem United welcome Accra Lions to the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday.

    Bechem United, who reached the final last of season’s MTN FA Cup final are yet to concede at home with three goals scored.

    The Hunters will be looking to

    bounce back to winning ways after losing to Karela United on match week five.

    Accra Lions have made a blistering start to the season and have won their last three matches.


    The Accra based side are 2nd on the league table with 12 points, one point behind leaders Aduana Stars.

    Ibrahim Tanko’s outfit have not conceded a goal in their last three games with Bechem United yet to also concede at home so far.

    The match is scheduled to kick off at 3pm.

    Bechem United possible starting XI: Abdulai Idrrisu (GK), Kofi Agbesimah ©, Emmanuel Ababio, Aaron Essel, Kwadwo Seth, Francis Twene, Abdul Latif, Anabila, Tenlep Gabriel, Cephas Mantey, Emmauel Avornyo, Duodu Clinton

    Accra Lions possible starting XI: Owusu, Apiiga, Mensah, Gyimah, Boateng, Abass Samari, Nsobila, Frimpong, Awuni, Okyere, Fredrick Asante

    Player to watch: Fredrick Asante

    Predicted scoreline: Bechem United 2-1 Accra

  • 2022/23 GPL Week 5: Match Report – Aduana Stars 1-0 Legon Cities

    Aduana Stars maintained their winning run after defeating Legon Cities in matchday 5 of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park.

    The fire boys have been in fine form in the new season, winning four and drawing one of their five games so far.

    Paa Kwesi Fabin’s team came into the game full of confidence, knowing that a win against the Royals will propel them to maintain their top spot.

    The home team shot into the lead in the 32nd minute mark through Isaac Mintah but the second department of the game did not produce any goal as Aduana secure a 1-0 win over Legon Cities on home turf.

    The much-anticipated failed to produce goals despite both teams creating numerous scoring opportunities.

    Meanwhile, Legon Cities were unable to return to winning ways against the fire boys after sharing the spoils with Berekum Chelsea in matchday 4 encounter.

    Legon Cities have managed two wins, two defeats and one draw in their five games so far.

    Aduana Stars currently sit top of the table with 13 points whiles Legon Cities occupies 9th spot with 7 points.

  • Aduana Stars talisman Kwame Adom Frimpong wins NASCO Player of the Month for September

    Aduana Stars‘ Kwame Adom Frimpong has won the NASCO Player of the Month award for September, 2022.

    The midfielder claimed the award after his influential performances for the Ogya boys throughout the last month.Out of three league matches played, Adom Frimpong scored two goals and emerged as NASCO MVP in two matches.

     

    He beat off competition teammate Bright Adjei as well as Medeama  duo Kwasi Donsu and Kofi ASmah to win the monthly award.For his award, Kwame Adom Frimpong will receive a 43-inch NASCO Television set from Electroland Ghana Limited.Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association has decided to put the betPawa Premier League on hold following a Motion on Notice for Injunction filed last Wednesday at the Human Rights High Court by AshantiGold SC and served on the GFA’s lawyers.

    The Premier League was scheduled to enter match week four last weekend.

     

  • 2022/23 GPL: Three coaches shortlisted for NASCO Coach of the Month for September announced

    Three Coaches have received nominations for the 2022/23 NASCO Coach of the Month Award for the month of September, 2022.Great Olympics handler Yaw Preko, Christopher Ennin of Berekum Chelsea and Aduana Stars’ Head Coach Paa Kwesi Fabin have all been recognized for their outstanding performances throughout last month.

    The winner will be announced live on the next edition of the GFA News bulletin.

    Winner will receive a 43-inch NASCO television set from Electroland Ghana Limited.

     

    Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association has put the Premier League on hold following a Motion on Notice for Injunction filed last Wednesday at the Human Rights High Court by Ashantigold SC and served on the GFA’s lawyers.

    Following the receipt of the Motion, the Association has decided to put the league on hold until the determination of a Motion on Notice for Injunction by the court on October 14, 2022.The Premier League was scheduled to enter match week four last weekend.

    Source; Footballghana

  • Alhaji Akambi threatens to report W.O Tandoh to Dormaahene over latest accusations, insults

    Alhaji Akambi, a member of the Hearts of Oak board, has criticized former team manager W.O. Tandoh for the most recent accusations.

    In an interview with Happy FM, the former strategist who is now an assistant coach at Aduana Stars said the team owed him six months’ worth of unpaid wages.

    Alhaji Akambi claims he will report the former employer to Dormaahene, the owner and financier of Aduana Stars, in response to that and an insult from W.O. Tandoh.

    “W.O. Tandoh used to call us if he was looking for work. He claims that Akanbi and Odotei are useless today. Is he Coach Boadu’s spokesperson?
    He’s probably drunk once more. He would be reported to Dormaahene, stated Alhaji Akambi.

    W.O Tandoh and Alhaji Akambi have not seen eye to eye since the former resigned from his post as Hearst of Oak team manager last season.

    After leaving, he accused Alhaji Akambi of dragging back the club.

  • 2022/23GPL: Hearts to travel to Dormaa to face Aduana Stars

    The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the fixtures for the 2022/23 betPawa Ghana Premier League season.

    This was announced through the release published on their website, it has been confirmed that Hearts of Oak will travel to Dormaa to face off with Aduana Stars in the opening week.

    The bitterest rivals of the club, Asante Kotoko will on matchday 1 of the new league season play host to newcomers Nsoatreman FC in what should be an easy game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

    “Asante Kotoko will get the season underway at the Baba Yara stadium where they host newly promoted Nsoatreman FC while rivals Accra Hearts of Oak trek to Dormaa to face Aduana FC at the Agyeman Badu Park,” a GFA statement said on Thursday night.

    Find more in the Ghana FA release below:

    League Champions Asante Kotoko SC will open their season at home while Accra Hearts of Oak open the season with an away fixture.

    New boys Samartex 1996, Nsoatreman FC, Kotoku Royals and Tamale City have some tough battles up their sleeves.

    Asante Kotoko will get the season underway at the Baba Yara stadium where they host newly promoted Nsoatreman FC while rivals Accra Hearts of Oak trek to Dormaa to face Aduana FC at the Agyeman Badu Park.

    Kotoku Royals FC will play their first ever Premier League game at home against Accra Lions FC. At Ainyinase, Karela United FC will battle new entrants Tamale City FC while Samartex 1996 trek up north to face Real Tamale United.

    Due to Television broadcast schedules, match dates for respective fixtures will be made public in due course.

  • Aduana Stars defender Farouk Adams slapped with two charges

    Farouk Adams, the Aduana Stars defender who accidentally knocked down and killed a police officer has been slapped with two charges.

    The footballer is facing trial on counts of careless and inconsiderate driving and negligently causing harm.

    The charges were made known to the player when he appeared before the Sunyani High Court on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

    He was remanded into police custody with the court set to resume sitting today, March 4, 2021.

    Farouk Adams was arrested by the police after allegedly knocking down a police officer at Wamfie in the Bono Region on Monday, March 1, 2021.

    Reports indicate that the police officer, Constable Amos Maatey, who was on night duty, was riding a motorbike to go purchase mosquito repellent when the incident occurred. The officer died instantly, but Farouk failed to turn in himself to the police.

    The police, through their investigations, discovered that the car belonged to the player and arrested him.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Aduana Stars forward Yahaya Mohammed vows to gun down Hearts of Oak today

    Aduana Stars striker Yahaya Mohammed has vowed to score against Hearts of Oak in Dormaa today.

    The Fire Boys take on the Phobians on home turf this afternoon to clear the outstanding fixture which was supposed to be played in matchday one.

    Speaking ahead of the game, Yahaya Mohammed claims the Phobians are unlucky to play them this time around as they seek to record their first win of the season.

    He indicated Kwadwo Obeng Jnr cannot score against them and is of the view he is just bragging.

    “Aduana Stars has already won the game and we have six points. We are ready for the game, and bet me I will score” he told Fox FM.

    “Kwadwo Obeng Jnr can never score, he is just bragging “.

    “You will hear the news after 5 pm today” he concluded.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Hearts of Oak land in Dormaa ahead of Aduana Stars GPL showdown

    Hearts of Oak have landed in Dormaa Ahenkro ahead of their mouthwatering clash against Aduana Stars in the Ghana Premier League.

    The Phobians are brimming with confidence ahead of the outstanding fixture against Aduana Stars on Wednesday.

    The Accra-based giants were impressive in the 3-0 victory against Dreams FC over the week.

    Aduana meanwhile are struggling for form in the season after failing to record a win in any of their opening three games, drawing two and losing one.

    Hearts of Oak touched down in Dormaa in Tuesday afternoon.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League: Aduana Stars vs Bechem United

    Aduana Stars and Bechem United will lock horns in a high profile regional derby on Sunday.

    The matchday three encounter is scheduled to be played at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa.

    The Ogya boys come into the fixture at the back of a 1-1 draw with King Faisal last weekend after their first match of the season against Hearts was rescheduled.

    Aduana Coach Paa Kwesi Fabin will have to mastermind a strategy without his talismanic striker Yahaya Mohammed who is expected to be sidelined for some time with a shoulder injury.

    While the Hunters are in high spirits following their 1-0 win over WAFA on match day 2.

    They also managed to hold Liberty Professionals to a 1-1 draw in their first game and currently sit 3rd on the league standings.

    In the last five meetings between the two clubs, Aduana Stars have had the upper hand with three wins, two draws, and no defeats.

    Probable line-ups:

    Aduana Stars XI

    Joseph Addo (GK) , Isaac Kwain ,Caleb Amankwah, Farouk Adams, Tijani Joshua, Prince Acquah, Flavio Kouassi Kongoza, Oba Ikama Ulitch, Bright Adjei, Samuel Bio, Yahaya Mohammed.

    Bechem United XI

    Daniel Afadzwu (GK), Agbesimah Kofi, Asante Emmanuel, Charles Amponsah Bosompem, Owusu Boakye Emmanuel, Adamu Mohammed, Moro Salifu, Caleb Asamoah, Hafiz Konkoni, Charles Mensah, Stephen Owusu

    Match officials

    REFEREE: MUSAH MUBARIK

    ASSISTANTS: MUMUNI FUSEINI & THOMAS NGINDIEYE

    4TH REFEREE: BISMARK APPIAH

    MATCH COMMISSIONER: A.S. SEIDU

    VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: VINCENT AMPAABEN

    Source: footballmadeinghana.com

  • 2021 GPL: Aduana Stars will beat Hearts of Oak on Saturday – Caleb Amankwah

    Aduana Stars defender, Caleb Amankwah is confident that his outfit will beat Accra Heart of Oak in their league opener on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

    The defending champions will welcome the Phobians to the Nana Agyemang Badu I park at Dormaa on matchday one of the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League season.

    The Dormaa lads have an outstanding home record against Accra Hearts of Oak, but that home invisibility nearly hit a jolt last season when the two sides met. Hearts of Oak managed to snatch a point at the Nana Agyemang Badu I park.

    Speaking ahead of the game, Caleb Amankwah believes that his side will beat Hearts as they look to retain the Premier League title.

    “It will never happen for Hearts of Oak to grind results at Dormaa. We wiAduana Stars defender, Caleb Amankwahll beat them hands down without fear or favor,” he told Light FM.

    “We have prepared very well for this season and surely will achieve our target of winning the league. That’s our main priority.”

    He added, “Elvis Opoku’s exclusion from our squad this season won’t affect us in any way. We equally have good players to replace him.”

    “We are still in talks for my contract renewal and hopefully will see what happens.”

    Source: footballghana.com

  • 2020/21 GPL: Hearts players to pocket GH¢10k if they beat Aduana Stars on Saturday

    Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM has reported that Board Member of Accra Hearts of Oak, Mr. Frank Nelson has promised the playing body a cash incentive of GH¢10,000 if they beat Aduana Stars on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

    Accra Hearts of Oak will face defending champions Aduana Stars on matchday one of the upcoming 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League season at the Nana Agyemang Badu II in Dormaa.

    The Phobians drew goalless at the same venue when they faced Aduana Stars in the 2019/20 truncated Ghana Premier League.

    But this time around, the team will have another motivation to go for the win as GH¢10,000 is up for grabs.

    “Board Member of Hearts of Oak Mr. Frank Nelson Nwokolo has promised the playing body GH¢10,000 aside their winning bonus if they are able to beat Aduana Stars in the season’s Opener at Dormaa on Saturday,” Oyerepa posted via Twitter.

    The game will come off at 3 pm and will be telecast live by StarTimes.

    https://twitter.com/OyerepaSports/status/1325517497345454080

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Legon Cities FC have gentlemans agreement with Aduana Stars over Elvis Opoku

    Nouveau-riche side Legon Cities FC have agreed to give Aduana Stars a percentage in onward transfer for Elvis Opoku after literally signing the midfielder on a free deal, according to media reports.

    The Royals flexed their financial muscles on transfer deadline day with the acquisition of some marquee signings such as Asamoah Gyan and Elvis Opoku ahead of the start of the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League season.

    Opoku joined the club on a two-year deal from Aduana Stars on transfer deadline day.

    The 27-year-old left the Fire Boys with a month left on his contract after refusing to extend the deal.

    Legon Cities, however, paid Gh¢50,000 to Aduana Stars as compensation before finalizing the deal.

    According to reports, the two clubs agreed that Aduana will receive a percentage in onwards transfer fee.

    On a personal level, the player pocketed Gh¢60,000 as an enticement fee and Gh¢5,000 as transportation.

    Opoku will receive a monthly salary of Gh¢3,000 and a rented apartment worth Gh¢500 a month.

    The midfielder was a key performer for the ‘Ogya’ lads for the past seasons which landed him a three-year contract extension in 2017.

    He featured 14 times for Aduana Stars in the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season which was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Sam Adams move to Aduana Stars is almost done – Reports

    Former Asante Kotoko winger Sam Adams’ reported move to Aduana Stars is almost done.

    According to reports, the transfer is 98 percent done with Adams expected to be unveiled in the coming days.

    He had been training with Aduana since last month.

    Adams parted ways with Asante Kotoko SC last month after mutually terminating their contract.

    He joined Asante Kotoko in December 2019 after leaving Aduana following the expiration of his contract.

    Adams managed only three appearances for the Porcupine Warriors in the Ghana Premier League last season.

    The experienced winger was a key man of Aduana when they won the Ghana premiership in 2017 and also reached the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • 9 players set to leave Aduana Stars

    Two time Ghana Premier League Champions Aduana Stars FC are going to lose nine of their first team members in the on going transfer window.

    Negotiations to extend new contract with the nine players have not yielded any positive results, as the players are set to leave the club as free agents.

    According to a report filed by local radio station Ashh FM, the following players have declined contract extension are set to leave the Ogya Boys.

    The players leaving are Goalkeeper Joseph Addo, Hafiz Adams, Caleb Amankwah, Farouk Adams, Elvis Opoku, Justices Annane, Oba Ikama, Paul Adu and Abdulraman Karem.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Asante Kotoko closing in on Aduana Stars defender Caleb Amankwah

    Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko are closing in on Aduana Stars defender Caleb Amankwah.

    Amankwah has just four months left on his current deal at Dorma Ahenkro and appears not interested to sign an extension.

    GHANAsoccernet.com understands the right-back wants to see out the remainder of his contract so he can leave on a free transfer.

    The lanky defender joined the former Premier League champions from West African Football Academy in 2018.

    He is one of the players being sought by Maxwell Konadu as he builds a formidable squad ahead of the 2020-21 Ghana Premier League season.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Aduana Stars forward Bright Adjei eyes Black Stars call-up under CK Akonnor

    Aduana Stars striker, Bright Adjei, has disclosed that he is not giving up hopes of getting into the Black Stars under new coach Charles Akonnor.

    According to him, he is aiming to feature for the senior national team proper after representing the Black Stars B some time ago.

    In an interview with Kumasi based Wontumi FM, he said, “It is the dream of any player to serve his nation and also an honour to serve your country. I have played for the U-23 and the local Black Stars so I think this is the time to play for the Black Stars”

    “It is about time I work hard to get a call into the national team under CK Akonnor when football bounces back in the country. It is not over for me yet, all I have to do is to work hard and score the goals and I know if am able to do that I will be invited by Akonnor”

    “I want to emphasized, when football returns, I will wear the Black Stars jersey,” he said.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Lets give Okrakus FA some time – Aduana Stars coach

    Assistant coach of Dormaa-based Aduana Stars, WO1 Paul Tandoh, has called on football administrators and the public to “hold their tongues” a little longer for the present administration of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as it seeks to bring back football to its feet.

    The present administration is only eight months in office, but already tongues are wagging in their direction amidst name-calling with others comparing their tenure to the immediate past administration and scoring the present low marks.

    This, Coach WO1 Tandoh believes, is not right and too early for such comparisons.

    “The GFA has just crawled as we just came out of the woods after the Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposé.This administration was putting things in place before the COVID-19 pandemic also came in, and within eight months, one should not expect them to change the face of the game within this period.”

    In a chat with Times Sportsyesterday, he said although football is huge in Ghana and is the passion of a larger majority, people should exercise patience for the new administration as they seek to return footballto where it belongs.

    “People should remember where we are coming from. All that happened with the Anas exposé would not take eight months to rub off. I plead with Ghanaians to stop trying to force their opinions on them; they came in with a plan, allow them to execute them before you start to pass judgment.”

    According to the coach, the current administration has their own plans.

    However,“the way people are running commentaries about them is not the best; the way they are drawing comparisons and casting slursis not the best.”

    The 2017 league winner with Aduana Stars noted that if the present administration had finished the league season, then people could put pen on paper to mark them on whatever they said and what they have done.

    “Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, one cannot say much about the current administration for now. However, in my view, the education and campaign on bringing back the love for the game as well as the setting up of the various committees to see to the various aspects of the game, are some good things they have done and if given time, I believe our game would come good.

    “My hope is that these committees would not fail and push the efforts of the executives down the drain, but would work hard and bring Ghana football back on its feet,” he asserted.

    Whilst urging the committees to uphold the integrity, loyalty and repay the trust reposed in them by the GFA and the clubs, he scored the administration 60 per cent stating he is pleased with what the FA has shown so far.

    “However, I would task them (GFA) to intensify the appeal and education on bringing back the love for the game, especially at the grassroots level,” Coach Tandoh said.

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    Source: ghanaiantimes.com.gh

  • Issues of pay-cut should be a consensus between players and management – Yahaya Mohammed

    Aduana Stars forward Yahaya Mohammed believes players can only agree to pay-cuts when there is an agreement between them and management of clubs.

    The 32-year old goal poacher, however, adds he will be the first person to take a pay-cut should such a proposition be laid before players of Aduana Stars.

    There has been the argument that players in the local league accept reductions in their salaries due to the financial impact of coronavirus on clubs.

    “Issues of pay cut should be a consensus between players and Management of clubs,” Yahaya Mohammed told Sikka Sports. “I will be the first person to accept pay-cut at Aduana Stars,” he added.

    Several European clubs have either agreed or deferred their salaries in other to help combat the pandemic.

    There were reports that Hearts and Kotoko have been speaking to their players over pay-cuts but nothing has been agreed on yet.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Playing GPL games behind closed doors will affect club owners big time – Yahaya Mohammed

    Aduana Stars forward Yahaya Mohammed believes the idea of playing games behind closed doors will hugely affect revenues streams of clubs in Ghana if it is considered as an option following COVID-19.

    The Ghana Premier League is currently on hold because of the outbreak of the cornavirus, but there are considerations to play games behind close doors should the topflight resume in other to control the spread of the virus.

    However, the bulky forward does not think it will be a good option for football administrators in the country, who largely depend on gate proceeds to finance their clubs.

    “Playing Ghana Premier League games behind closed doors will affect club owners big time,” Yahaya Mohammed told Sikka Sports.

    Mohammed was enjoying a good season, having bagged 11 goals before the suspension of the league. The 32-year old reveals it’s been tough for players since the halting of football.

    “It has not been easy with the suspension but taking your personal training serious is important,” says the attacker.

    The Black Stars player insists it will be a bumpy when the game resumes after COVID-19.

    “It will be a ding dong affair after Covid-19,” Yahaya concluded.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Playing GPL games behind closed doors will affect club owners big time – Yahaya Mohammed

    Aduana Stars forward Yahaya Mohammed believes the idea of playing games behind closed doors will hugely affect revenues streams of clubs in Ghana if it is considered as an option following COVID-19.

    The Ghana Premier League is currently on hold because of the outbreak of the coronavirus, but there are considerations to play games behind close doors should the topflight resume in other to control the spread of the virus.

    However, the bulky forward does not think it will be a good option for football administrators in the country, who largely depend on gate proceeds to finance their clubs.

    “Playing Ghana Premier League games behind closed doors will affect club owners big time,” Yahaya Mohammed told Sikka Sports.

    Mohammed was enjoying a good season, having bagged 11 goals before the suspension of the league. The 32-year old reveals it’s been tough for players since the halting of football.

    “It’s not being easy with the suspension but taking your personal training serious is important,” says the attacker.

    The Black Stars insists it will be ‘ding dong’ affair when the game resumes after COVID-19.

    “It will be a ding dong affair after Covid-19,” Yahaya concluded.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Aduana Stars confirm receiving $5000 TV-rights sponsorship from GFA

    Ghana Premier League side, Aduana Stars has confirmed receiving $5,000 from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as part of the TV rights sponsorship deal from pay-tv operators StarTimes.

    The Ghana Football Association on Monday issued cheques out to the clubs.

    The Dormaa-based club is the first to confirm receiving the money from the GFA.

    The Public Relations Oficcer,Evans Oppong in an interview said”Yes Aduana Stars have received $5000 from the FA. The money is not enough because even we (Aduana) spend more than $ 5000 in a single match”

    “Due to COVID-19, football activities have been suspended and clubs are suffering because of financial hardship. The GFA decided to support the clubs from the StarTimes money”.

    He added that the team was expecting more than half of the sponsorship money from the FA.

    “Initially we were expecting half of the money from the STARTIMES MONEY but we couldn’t get even 20%. We can’t complain much, they (FA) have promised to release the rest.We are asking them to speed up their process so we can get the remaining balance”.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • I enjoyed coaching Kotoko and Liberty – J.E Sarpong

    Veteran coach J.E Sarpong has reflected on the teams he managed in the Ghana Premier League revealing that he enjoyed coaching Asante Kotoko and Liberty Professionals.

    The experienced trainer who has also managed Hearts of Oak before insists he had a good time at Porcupine Warriors and Scientific Soccer lads while expressing regret at managing Aduana Stars and Great Olympics.

    Speaking to West FM, coach Sarpong said: “I lost my job because of Isaac Kwain disobedient during my time in Dwarfs while Gilbert Fiameyo was good but overweight at that time.”

    “I have been stoned like Stephen in the Bible before, ladies have spit saliva on me before.

    “Olympics, Aduana Stars are the teams which I regret coaching, whiles I enjoyed my time with Kotoko and Liberty” he concluded.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Derek Boateng joins Aduana Stars

    Ghana Premier League side Aduana Stars have completed the signing of defender Derek Afeson Boateng to boost their defensive department as they await for the resumption of the 2019/20 GPL campaign.

    The defending champions who are keen on retaining the Ghana Premier League title has augmented their squad with the signing of highly rated youngster after passing his medical.

    Boateng, 20, joined the Dormaa based side from Division 2 side Tamale Liberty before the transfer window got shut on Monday, April 13.

    The highly rated youngster is being managed by GoalKick Agency.

    The young enterprising centre back has penned a 3-year-deal with the league leaders.

    His addition is a welcome boost to coach Paa Kwasi Fabin charges as they aim to clinch their third Ghana Premier League title.

    Aduana Stars sit top of the suspended Ghana Premier League table with 28 points after 15 matches.

    Source: primenewsghana.com

  • ‘I will be the first person to accept pay cut at Aduana Stars’ – Yahaya Mohammed

    Aduana Stars striker, Yahaya Mohammed says he will be the first person to accept pay cut at the club should management decide to slash down their salaries.

    There have calls on local players to emulate the European stars as they take pay cut to help reduce the financial crisis for their various clubs amid Coronavirus storm.

    The outbreak of the disease has caused for the suspension of football related activities as club owners and administrators begins to take drastic decisions.

    It is uncertain whether the 2019/2020 league will continue or not due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

    This has generated a heated argument in the country as to whether the salaries of local players must be slash or not.

    “Per my relationship with the Aduana Stars, if management decide to reduce our salaries I will be the first person to accept it because I know the club do not have any sponsorship apart from Betway”

    “The club only depend on gate proceeds and in Ghana, apart from Kotoko and Hearts of Oak who have the highest fan base the rest struggle to even get much from gate proceeds. So we will do that to help the club owner for him know that he is dealing with reliable people who can help in difficult time” he told Bryt FM.

    Citing Cristiano Ronaldo as example, he said, “What I know is that, Ronaldo has his own sponsors including several Europeans players and so in this difficult times they can accept pay cut, but in the case of local players there is no single sponsor and that makes it difficult to cope with pay cut. So I will entreat Ghanaians to stop making comparison”

    Source: Footballghana.com

  • Well slash our salaries on mutual consent Aduana Stars skipper reveals

    General captain of Aduana Stars Emmanuel Akuoko has joined the debate as to whether or not local players should take a pay cut amid the coronavirus crisis.

    There have been calls for players plying their trade in the country to emulate the European stars as they take salary cut to reduce financial burdens on their clubs.

    These calls have generated a lot of issues whether or not salary of players must be slashed in the wake of the disease due to lack of football activities.

    Addressing the issue, Emmanuel Akuoko said he and his colleagues could only accept pay cut if both parties (Players and management) reach a consensus.

    “Slashing down our salaries will depend on how management will discuss with us.

    “We know things are tough now and so if management discuss and explain things to us we will accept pay cut because we all want the best for the country,” he told Peace FM.

    “It is our will to make donations in this difficult times but our financial background is not all that strong,” he added.

    The Coronavirus outbreak has forced all football activities to be suspended all over the world.

    Source: Footballmadeinghana.com

  • Sarkodie picks Aduana over Hearts and Kotoko

    Aduana Stars have won the race to sign Emmanuel Sarkodie, beating Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko to his signature.

    Sarkodie is one of the hottest talents on the local terrain after a stunning perfromance for Nkoranza Warriors in the second-tier league, and he has been consistently linked with rivals Hearts and Kotoko.

    The attacking midfielder is reported to be in the camp of Aduana Stars as he continues his contract negotiations with the club.

    The 23-year-old is expected to finalize the discussions by the end of the week before putting pen to paper next week after passing his mandatory medical test.

    He is currently one of the highly-rated midfielders in the second-tier league where he has won eight MVP awards in 13 matches

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • I can lead Black Stars attack Yahaya Mohammed

    Aduana Stars’ goal poacher, Yahaya Mohammed has indicated that he will be able to lead the attack for the Black Stars when the time comes.

    The former Black Stars B attacker has been in fine shape for the Dormaa-based club since the 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League season commenced and is already one of the few players tipped to win the golden boot award.

    Earlier this month has was named as part of a 23-man squad for Ghana that would have played against Sudan in the qualifiers to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

    Unfortunately, his dream of wearing the national colours again will have to wait after CAF announced a couple of weeks ago that it is postponing the qualifiers due to the Coronavirus pandemic in the region.

    In an interview with Asempa FM on Tuesday, Yahaya Mohammed was asked whether he can lead the lines for the Black Stars team.

    He replied, “Yes, I can do and even do more. As I said when the time comes and I have the strength, trust me I will deliver”.

    The striker currently has 11 goals after making 15 appearances for Aduana Stars. He is not giving up on making a name for himself in the national team and has stressed that he will continue working hard.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Aduana Stars midfielder Elvis Opoku declares readiness to join Legon Cities

    Aduana Stars midfielder Elvis Opoku has disclosed that he is ready to join Accra based Legon Cities FC.

    The midfielder has struggled to make a mark at the ‘Ogya Boys’ this season limiting him to few appearances in the current campaign.

    However, with reports linking the 26-year old to the neveau-rich club, Opoku says he is interested in a move to the Royals.

    “I still have a contract with Aduana Stars but I have no problem if they are ready to release me to any club. I’ve been told by Aduana Stars management for a possible move to Legon Cities and am ready to join them if they agree to my terms,” he told OTEC FM.

    “Am doing my background checks if the team is good for me or not because as a player you need to do some checks before moving to a team,” he added.

    Opoku is one of the most experienced players on the local scene having won the Ghana Premier League with Aduana Stars and was a member of the team that participated in the CAF Champions League in 2018.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Our supporters, management deserve better – Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu

    Head coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Maxwell Konadu has admitted that management and supporters deserve better than the results the team has churned in the last couple of days.

    The Continental club masters suffered two defeats successively in both the Ghana Premier League and the MTN FA Cup.

    Though not much was heard following a 1-0 loss to Aduana Stars, the team’s 2-1 defeat against Asokwa Deportivo has attracted backlash from supporters with club Executive Chairman Dr. Kwame Kyei being forced to hold an executive meeting with the players last Monday.

    In an interview on the back of the meeting which ended with players being taken to the cleaners, coach for Asante Kotoko Maxwell Konadu has admitted the Porcupine Warriors have not shown the right desire in the last couple of matches.

    “What is going on we think as technical men our management and supporters deserve better than we are doing at the moment and we have made it clear to everybody [the technical team members, the playing body] that it looks as if the desire is still not enough”, the experienced trainer said.

    He added, “We believe that we can give more and we believe that Kotoko deserves better than what it is enjoying now”.

    Kotoko will look to appease supporters and the entire club when they take on Bechem United tomorrow at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Aduana signed me to help with their youth development – Paa Kwasi Fabin

    Newly appointed coach of Aduana Stars, Paa Kwasi Fabin says that he was basically signed by the team to attain a respectable position on the league without any specific targets.

    Aduana Stars on Tuesday announced the signing of experience coach Paa Kwasi Fabin as their new coach taking over from assistant coacPaa Kwasi Fabin hopes to win the league title with Aduana Starswho has been acting for the club the last 11 league games.

    According Paa Kwasi, the club brought him on board purposely to help nurture youth talent within the club and their catchment area as he has vast experience in handling youth teams right from his days at OKESS,the national U-17 team and even at Asante Kotoko.

    He, however, has not discounted the club’s chances of lifting the league title as his new side currently sit second on the league log just a point adrift leaders Ashgold.

    “It’s true I have signed with Aduana Stars, I signed for one season. They didn’t really give me a specific target but they asked me to help the team to get a respectable position. For youth development, that is the main reason why they brought me on board. Talking of the league title they have the potentials to win it”he said in an interview with FOX FM.

    Paa Kwasi Fabin will make his debut for the Ogya side on matchday 12 when they take on Dreams FC this weekend.

    Source: Ghanaguardian.com

  • Aduana Stars react to coach Tandoh’s attack on Asante Kotoko boss Konadu

    Aduana Stars have condemned coach WO Tandoh, who held no punches in ripping into Asante Kotoko trainer Maxwell Konadu following an encounter in the Ghana Premier League on Wednesday.

    Following a 1-0 triumph by hosts Aduana, Tandoh descended heavily on former Ghana assistant coach Konadu, labelling him a “village” coach and a “disgrace to football”.

    Samuel Bioh scored the only goal of the matchweek 11 fixture in the fourth minute of injury time.

    “Aduana Stars would like to distance ourselves from the comments of coach W. O. Paul Tandoh, it doesn’t represent our views, it’s his own personal view,” Aduana communication director Evans Oppong told Fox FM.

    “We apologize to Asante Kotoko, to coach Maxwell Konadu, to the Coaches Association and all affected parties.

    “We as a club will take a decision on him and it could be any decision; we could suspend him or make a new appointment of a new coach to replace him.”

    Reports say Aduana are considering parting ways Tandoh, with former Asante Kotoko coach Paa Kwasi Fabin said to be a likely replacement.

    The Fire Boys, two-time league champions, currently sit third on the table.

    Source: Goal.com

  • GPL Week 11: Ashantigold go top, Karela and Hearts share points

    The match-day 11 of the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League (GPL) produced some interesting results across various league centres.

    Ashantigold SC went top of the league after they defeated Dreams FC by a goal courtesy Abdulai Ibrahim, who struck late in the game.

    A last-gasp effort by Samuel Bioh was enough to secure three points for Aduana Stars as they edged Kotoko at the NAB I Park in a game, which produced some fascinating moments especially with both sides playing with 10 men for most parts of the first half.

    Karela United were held at home by resurgent Hearts of Oak while Elmina Sharks recorded a 1-0 victory against struggling Ebusua Dwarfs.

    Medeama SC delivered a superb away performance as they defeated Inter Allies 2-1 while Eleven Wonders and WAFA played a 1-1 draw at the Techiman Park.

    The match day 11 would continue on Thursday with Great Olympics, host Berekum Chelsea, Bechem United would face Liberty Professionals while King Faisal take on Legon Cities.

    Source: GNA

  • We played with 10 men because Kotoko played with 10 men – Aduana Stars

    Ghana Premier League side Aduana Stars have revealed why they decided to start their match week home tie against Asante Kotoko with ten players instead of the usual eleven.

    The Dormaa based side decided the leave defender Farouk Adams from their starting eleven after Kotoko showed up on the pitch without midfielder Martin Antwi.

    The two players later joined the field of play for their respective teams and Aduana went on to win the tie 1-0 courtesy a late goal from Samuel Bio.

    After the game, an Aduana Stars player[name withheld] told Ghanaguardian why his team decided to play with ten men.

    “Kotoko came to the pitch with their number 20(Matin Antwi) and they said the player was no where to be found.

    “the referee waited for a while but the player did not turn up so we(Aduana Stars) also told one of our players(Farouk Adams) not to play”, the Aduana Stars player said.

    He continued that, “The Kotoko player came later but decided he is not going on the pitch until our player goes first.”

    Source: ghanaguardian.com

  • Why Asante Kotoko and Aduana Stars were afraid to play with 11 men

    It was an interesting spectacle on Wednesday when Asante Kotoko and Aduana Stars each fielded 10 players in the first half of their Ghana Premier League clash in Dormaa.

    The game, which ultimately ended 1-0 in favour of home side Aduana, was undoubtedly the top-liner of the matchday 11 round of games.

    In the end, Samuel Bioh’s 94th-minute effort dramatically secured all three points for the hosts at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park.

    For what is believed to be for superstitious reasons, Aduana and Kotoko each fielded 10 men in the first half, holding onto a conviction the team who first put 11 men on the pitch would end up as the losing side.

    At the start of the game, each team held on to a member of their starting XI on the sidelines, portraying the player to be receiving treatment for a late injury just before kickoff while waiting for each other to first send on their 11th player onto the pitch.

    Aduana held off Farouk Adams from completing their set while Kotoko did same with Martin Antwi.

    Their antics, which briefly delayed kick-off, went on until the end of the first half as neither side was ready to take the plunge with their 11th man.

    On their return for the second half, however, both teams sent 11 players each onto the pitch.

    Things looked headed for a draw in the keenly-contested tie until Bioh scored a dramatic winner in the fourth minute of injury time to win it for Aduana.

    The victory has left the Fire Boys in third position on the league table, one place above the Porcupine Warriors.

    Two-time African champions Kotoko are the most successful club in the history of the Premier League with 23 titles. Aduana have two titles to their name.

    After the match, some fans took to social media to share their amazement at Wednesday’s bizarre incident.

    Source: Goal.com