Aduana Stars Seek Redemption as Hearts of Oak Come Calling in Midweek Showdown
Aduana Stars will be looking to bounce back from recent setbacks when they host in-form Hearts of Oak in a crucial Ghana Premier League Matchday 26 fixture at the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
The Dormaa-based outfit head into this encounter on the back of a frustrating 2-0 defeat to Karela United last weekend. That result marked their eighth loss of the campaign and underlined the inconsistencies that have plagued Aduana throughout the season.
With just two victories in their last five matches (W2, D1, L2), the Fire Boys find themselves 11th on the table with 32 points, having scored 20 goals and conceded 23.
One of the most surprising statistics surrounding Aduana’s season is their poor home record. Despite their formidable reputation, Aduana are currently the weakest home side in the league, securing only 19 points from 12 matches at their fortress — the lowest home return in the division.
Despite their struggles, Aduana Stars can draw inspiration from recent history. They have defeated Hearts of Oak in all four of their home league meetings since the 2020/21 season.
Hearts of Oak, meanwhile, come into the game in good form under head coach Aboubakar Ouattara. The Phobians were held to a 1-1 draw by Vision FC in their last outing but remain fourth on the table with 41 points, having scored 22 goals and conceded just 15 — the second-best defensive record in the league.
Significantly, the Accra-based giants have performed admirably away from home this season, sitting second in the league’s away table. They will be keen to end their poor run of results in Dormaa and strengthen their case for a top-three finish, or even mount a late title push.
A win for Hearts of Oak could see them close the gap on league leaders Asante Kotoko, while another defeat for Aduana would plunge them further into the mid-table mix and intensify scrutiny over their inconsistent form.
