Aduana FC coach Yaw Acheampong says his outfit inability to convert clear-cut chances led to their defeat against Samartex in the Ghana Premier League opening day.The fire boys kick started the domestic top-flight with a defeat to Samartex at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex on Sunday.Michael Ephson strike was enough for the host to merit the three maximum points in the much-anticipated clash played on Sunday.“You have to bury your chances because the chances we squandered in the first half is unbelievable. And our mistake made them hit us on the counter to score.“We came in strongly in the second half. We had chances to score but missed them. Sometimes in football when you get chances and you can’t score, it switches to your opponents. We have to take our chances next time.” He said.Aduana faces a daunting task against champions Medeama in their next game.

Samartex beat Aduana Stars 1-0 in their first game of the season at Nsenkyire Sports Arena in Samareboi on Sunday afternoon.Samartex defeated the Aduana 1-0 at Samreboi to earn their first victory under new coach Nurudeen Amadu. The home side recorded a similar scoreline last season against Aduana.In the 33rd minute, newly acquired Michael Ephson scored the game's only goal, making his Samartex debut a success.Emmanuel Keyekeh, a midfielder, made a long pass to Baba Hamadu Musa, who expertly controlled it before chipping the ball in with a stunning effort that hit the post. Michael Ephson was alert to connect the rebound.Aduana entered the second half as a much better team, but they were unable to score because their attackers couldn't bury the chances they created.With no points, Aduana Stars return to Dormaa Ahenkro to get ready for their season-opening home game against champions Medeama SC.The Timber Boys will travel to Kumasi to play newly promoted side Nations FC at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.

Communications director of Aduana Football Club, Evans Oppong says his outfit will give out their very best in order to have a better Ghana Premier League season.The domestic top-flight will commence this weekend, with Aduana expected to take on Samartex in an away fixture on Sunday.Having failed to annex the title last-term, Evans Oppong in an interview promised of a good performance in the 2023/24 season.The Ogya Boys were on course to clinch their third Premier League title last-term after staying on top of the league standings for several weeksUnfortunately, the two-time league winners lost steam towards the end of the season as Medeama SC took advantage of their slip-up to win their first ever league title.“We started preparations early because of the GHALCA Top 4 but unfortunately, it didn’t come on as planned. Definitely, we are ready for the Ghana Premier League season, and per what I have seen at training, I believe we are going to give out our best” he said.Aduana FC will travel to face Samartex in an away fixture in Ghana Premier League opening day on Sunday.

Kumasi Asante Kotoko have confirmed goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim as the new club's captain ahead of the new Ghana Premier League season.The goalkeeper, who is entering his eighth year with the club, had the experience of wearing the armband temporarily during last season’s campaign.However, Danlad has replaced Richard Boadu who has left the club to join Libyan side, Al Ahly as the new club captain.Cameroonian, Georges Mfegue and Richmond Lamptey will be vice-captains.“It’s a huge honour for me to be named the new club captain," Danlad told the club website."I will say it’s a blessing, and I give thanks to the Almighty Allah, to our noble technical staff and head coach, Prosper Ogum, and to our great supporters."I am very grateful for this, and I promise to serve wholeheartedly like I have always done since I joined [this club].”Danlad joined the Porcupine family in August 2016, and made his senior debut in 2019, keeping the post in the absence of our former captain, Felix Annan in the Normalisation Committee’s special competition semifinal triumph against Hearts of Oak and also made his league debut against Aduana Stars in our 2021-2022 league winning season.Asante Kotoko...

In preparation for the upcoming 2023/24 league season, Aduana Stars has made strategic moves to reinforce their squad, announcing the acquisition of four new players.Following the departure of Stephen Anokye Badu and Kwame Adom Frimpong in the recently concluded transfer window, the Dormaa-based club moved swiftly to secure fresh talent and address the voids left by the departures.The new additions announced by Aduana Stars include Maxwell Jordan Yeboah, Desmond Obeng, Richard Tetteh, and Emmanuel Oboubi, all of whom are expected to play pivotal roles in the forthcoming league season set to kick off on Friday, September 15.While the club unveiled the names of the new recruits, specific contract details were not disclosed.Fans base of the Fire boys [Ogya] can anticipate seeing these fresh faces in action as the team travels to face FC Samartex on Sunday, September 17, 2023, for matchday one of the Ghana Premier League.The club slipped in their pursuit of the title last season towards the end of the season.

In a highly anticipated kickoff to the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season, all eyes are on the clash between Samartex and Aduana Stars.The Nsenkyire Sports Arena in Samreboi is set to witness the fervent showdown as Samartex aims to replicate last season's victory over Aduana Stars on home turf.With a 1-0 triumph in their last encounter, Samartex will be looking to maintain their winning streak. However, Aduana Stars, despite a formidable performance last season, fell short of the top spot, finishing in second place with 55 points.Referee Julian Nunoo who won the best referee for the 2022/23 season will officiate the game. Julian Nunoo will be assisted by Kwesi Brobbey and Roland Addy.Matthew Hanson is the 4th official and Felix Adjetey Sowah is the match commissioner for the clash.The Green and Whites will play their first game of the season under new gaffer Yaw Acheampong. Acheampong replaced Paa Kwesi Fabin who left the club at the end of the season.Predicted scoreline: 2-0 Samartex will come out of the battle on Sunday with all three points