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Match Preview & Predictions – Aduana Stars vs Hearts of Oak
Aduana Stars will host Hearts of Oak in one of the highly anticipated duels in the league on game week thirteen at the Nana Agyemang Badu II park.
The Ogya boys went on an impressive five-match winning streak, which saw them score a whopping thirteen goals within that period.
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But for the first time this season, the host has lost two consecutive games, lost away to Karela United and surprising at home to Accra Lions, which saw them leveled up on points against Nsoatreman FC.
As if that was not enough, they lost at home to Berekum Chelsea in the 2023 MTN FA Cup compounding their misery for another week.
Coach Yaw Acheampong and his technical team are under incessant pressure to turn their losses into wins as such this week’s game against, Hearts of Oak will provide them with the necessary platform to revive their campaign.
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Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak is still trying to pitch pieces together, it’s been a series of draws (7) and a few wins (2) to boast their ego, which hasn’t aided matters for the 2021 Ghana Premier League winners.
On Wednesday, they failed to make it past the Round 64 stage against Nania FC as they lost 4-3 on penalties.
Abdul Rahim Bashiru Tijani acting head coach of the side will have to inspire hope and belief with this crop of players underneath his disposal.
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He will have to draw inspiration from the fact that, the Phobia boys have managed to pick six points on the road which they can build on over the weekend.
Predictions: Aduana Stars 2-1 Hearts of Oak
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.
- Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late). - Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header). - FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah
- Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’). - Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu. - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x - Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar - Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji - Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).
Hearts head coach Nebojša Kapor has lamented the infrastructure problems in Ghanaian football.
Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, ending a three-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League.
Frank Duku’s 20th-minute goal was enough to separate the sides and hand the Phobians three points against the newly promoted outfit.
Despite the win, head coach Nebojša Kapor was left frustrated about the poor state of the Legon pitch.
“This is not our stadium; it’s a national stadium. Ghana football has serious problems with proper pitches,” Kapor said after the match.
The Serbian tactician’s remarks reflect growing frustration among coaches over the quality of playing surfaces across the league.
The Phobias have adopted the University of Ghana as their temporary home venue for the Ghana Premier League.
Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in the next league game away from home.
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