The top liner of Ghana Premier League match-day 15 comes up on Sunday, December 21, at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Stadium between league leaders Aduana FC and giants Hearts of Oak.
The ‘Ogya’ lads have been very impressive since the commencement of the ongoing campaign and currently have six wins from their last ten league matches and will be heading in highly motivated.
After recent unpleasant run, the ‘Phobians’ also redeemed themselves last week and will hope to beat the two-time champions for the first time since 2021.
MATCH PREVIEW
Aduana FC after a disappointing home draw against Basake Holy Stars, gave a very good account of themselves and returned on winning ways with a crucial 0-1 away win at Kpando last week against Heart of Lions
It was a very open encounter with both teams going loggerheads at each other right from onset but Patrick Mensah’s lone strike from a tight angle at half-time made the difference.
However, Hearts of Oak bounced back to winning ways with a slim 1-0 win over Nations FC in a very thrilling fashion on home soil.
Hamza Issah’s 70th minute close range header from Amankwah Baafi’s cross earned them all three points but had to defend very well in the final twenty minutes to emerge victors.
Aduana are leading the table at the moment with 27 points after fourteen games while Hearts of Oak are in fourth place with 24.
TEAM NEWS
Coach Cioaba Aristica hasn’t reported any major injury or suspension concerns at his disposal from their last game and will have a full squad for the game
Aduana FC will register and renew the NHIS for their fans at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park tomorrow during their match against Hearts of Oak.
The club has reached an agreement to ensure that the health insurance of all fans who attend their home games is registered or renewed for the remainder of the season.
On the opposition end, goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is back for Hearts of Oak after recent injury and is most likely he will return in goal for this game
LINEUPS
Aduana FC: Osei (GK), Remember, Abubakar, Boakye, Raymond, Badu, Saana, Anponsa, Patrick, Mezack, Adjei
Hearts of Oak: Agbasi (GK), Cudjoe, Ransford, Asibey, Afrane, Karim, Amponsah, Hussein, Baafi, Duku, Hamza
CHANNELS: TV3, Onua TV, Max TV
KICKOFF: 15:30GMT (3:30pm)
PREDICTION
We say Aduana Stars 1-0 Hearts of Oak
