The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League kicks off with an intriguing clash at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa, where Aduana Stars host Karela United in a battle between a title-chasing side and a team determined to steer clear of another relegation fight.
Match Preview
Aduana Stars, perennial contenders for the league crown, have reinforced their squad heavily during the transfer window as they seek to mount a serious title challenge. The Ogya Boys narrowly missed out on silverware last season and are eager to start strong at home, where they boast one of the best records in the division.
Karela United, on the other hand, have survived relegation scares in the last two campaigns. The Pride and Passion club from Anyinase have refreshed their squad with several new faces, hoping to stabilize early and avoid another nervy season.
Team News
Aduana Stars
Head coach Chioba Aristica has welcomed back former skipper Bright Adjei, whose return is expected to bolster the attack. Other new arrivals include goalkeeper Obeng Sekyere Gregory (Berekum Chelsea), striker Remember Adomako (Accra Lions), and forward Mizack Afriyie.
The midfield has also been strengthened with Patrick Mensah, Dominic Frimpong, and ex-Hearts of Oak man Abdul Aziz Nurudeen, giving the team depth across all departments.
Karela United
Karela’s head coach Nurudeen Amadu will look to blend experience with youth. The squad has been rebuilt with the likes of Evans Osei Wusu, a league winner with Samartex, and Bless Ege, who featured in the 2024 FA Cup final.
Goalkeepers Daniel Afadzwu and Kelvin Kofi Saaba provide competition in the posts, while Ivorian defender Oliver Adom and Cameroonian forward Franky Aoudou add a foreign presence to the squad.
Probable Lineups
Aduana Stars (4-3-3): Gregory (GK), Adams, Dankyi, Saana, Kamara, Godfred, Dominic, Bright, Mizzack, Adomako
Karela United (4-2-3-1): Afadzwu – Adom, Godfred Agyemang,Saaba, Ganiu – Evans Osei Wusu, Ege – Patrick Mensah Jr., Owusu, Aoudou – Adotey Jr.
Match Prediction
Aduana Stars will be overwhelming favourites at home, given their squad depth and strong home record. However, Karela’s new signings, particularly in attack, could make them unpredictable.
Prediction: Aduana Stars 2-0 Karela United
Kickoff Time
The game is scheduled to kick-off at 15:00 GMT (3:00 PM)
TV Channels and Live Coverage
The match will be live on free-to-air TV stations namely TV3 and Onua TV. DSTV, GOTV, StarTimes users can also watch on the TV3 channel.
The game will also be streamed live on YouTube and Adesa+.
