Newly promoted Hohoe United will aim to extend their impressive home form when they face two-time champions. Aduana Stars at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Sunday in a highly anticipated Ghana Premier League clash.
Match Preview
After a shaky start to life in the top flight, the debutants have found their rhythm, recording back-to-back home victories over Karela United and Swedru All Blacks. Those wins have lifted them to 7th place on the league table with eight points from five games, having scored seven goals — the second-highest in the league so far — while conceding only four.
Coach Tijani Abdul Rahim Bashiru has successfully turned the Hohoe Sports Stadium into a fortress. His side are unbeaten in three consecutive home games (two wins and a draw) and are beginning to look like a side capable of surviving, if not thriving, in the top tier. A third successive home victory this weekend would mark a historic milestone for the club in their maiden Premier League season.
Aduana Stars, meanwhile, arrive in Hohoe fresh from a 2-1 comeback victory over Bechem United, sealed by a dramatic late goal from Emmanuel Marfo. The result saw the Fire Club climb to 6th on the table with nine points, having scored five and conceded four.
However, Aduana’s form on the road remains a major concern for coach Yaw Acheampong. The Dormaa-based side have lost their last four away league matches and failed to score in their most recent two. Their last away victory dates back to March 2025, a worrying statistic they’ll be eager to end in Hohoe.
With both teams separated by just a point and playing with confidence after recent wins, this encounter promises to be a tight and entertaining contest. Hohoe will rely on their home support and attacking efficiency, while Aduana will count on their experience and set-piece strength to grind out a result.
Head-to-Head
This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Hohoe United and Aduana Stars in the Ghana Premier League.
Team News
Hohoe United have no major injury concerns, and Coach Bashiru is expected to retain the core of the side that won last weekend. Forward Abdul Ganiu and creative midfielder Kekeli Adomako will be key in unlocking Aduana’s defence.
For Aduana, Emmanuel Marfo is set to start after his heroics against Bechem United, while captain Alex Boakye returns to marshal the backline. Forward Mizack Afriyie will lead the attack alongside Daouda Sidibe.
Predicted Lineups
Hohoe United: Nketiah (GK); Ofori, Yusif, Iliasu, Justice; Yeboah, Alossode, Kekeli, Adomako; Adamu, Ganiu
Aduana Stars: Prince Osei (GK); Alex Boakye (C), Raymond Agyemang, Maxwell Arthur, Seidu Saana; Emmanuel Marfo, Hensen Anponsa, William Dankyi; Stephen Badu, Mizack Afriyie, Daouda Sidibe
Prediction
Hohoe United’s confidence at home and attacking form give them a slight edge, but Aduana’s experience could make this a tightly contested affair. Expect an intense midfield battle and a few late chances on both ends.
Predicted Score: Hohoe United 1–1 Aduana Stars
