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2021/22 Ghana Premier League Week 3: Match Preview – Hearts of Oak vs Aduana Stars
Hearts of Oak will chasing their first win of the season against Aduana Stars on Sunday afternoon at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Like last season, the Phobians have made an unimpressive start after drawing their opening two matches.
The defending champions played out a goalless draw with Legon Cities in their title defence opener at home and were denied victory at WAFA last week when Sampson Agyapong cancelled out Kofi Kodzi’s first half strike.
There’s pressure on the playing body to wring out everything inside their talent to get back to winning ways.
Head coach Samuel Boadu says there’s no need to panic.
”Not at all [no pressure], me I know myself maybe from the fourth match going things will change. When Hearts of Oak start picking up we are unstoppable,” he said after the game against WAFA.
“There is a little mistake that we need to correct. The goal that we conceded, I could see that it was a misunderstanding or miscommunication that cost us for them to cancel that goal.
“Tactically they are very disciplined, their tactical awareness is ok. They are very young, they run a lot but we strategized not to allow them to advance.”
Aduana Stars were shell-shocked at home last week when they succumbed to a 3-1 defeat to King Faisal in the result of the week 2 fixtures.
The Fire Boys are also without a win in their opening two matches and head coach Asare Bediako is under pressure.
Source: ghanasoccernet.com
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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