Aduana Stars Face Swedru All Blacks in Historic First Meeting
The Nana Agyemang Badu II Stadium in Dormaa will witness history on Saturday as two sides from different ends of Ghana’s footballing journey, Aduana Stars and Swedru All Blacks, clash for the very first time in the Ghana Premier League.
For Aduana Stars, a club with two league titles to their name, the fixture represents another chance to reassert their dominance at home after a mixed start to the campaign.
For Swedru All Blacks, who returned to the topflight this season after more than a decade away, it is an opportunity to send a strong message that they belong among the elite.
The ‘Ogya Boys’ opened their season with a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Karela United but quickly bouncing back with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nations FC at home last weekend. That match highlighted Aduana’s resilience, as they dug deep to secure three points courtesy of Hensen Anponsa’s 88th-minute strike.
Having made several signings in the transfer window, Aduana’s target this season is clear: improve on last year’s performance and reclaim their status as genuine title contenders. Saturday’s fixture offers them the chance to build momentum in front of their home supporters.
All Blacks Out to Make a Statement
For Swedru All Blacks, the return to the Premier League has been anything but timid. They may have lost 2-1 to Nations FC on the opening day after taking the lead, but the performance showed their fighting spirit.
Last week, they made an emphatic statement by dismantling Berekum Chelsea 3-0, proving they are not just back to make up the numbers.
Ahmed Ibrahim Fathi’s men will approach Dormaa with confidence, aware that a good result against Aduana would send shockwaves through the league and further establish their credentials as a side capable of competing with the best.
Saturday’s meeting is more than just a league fixture. It is a clash between Aduana’s tradition and experience in the Premier League and the hunger of a rejuvenated Swedru All Blacks looking to make their mark.
With history, pride, and momentum on the line, fans can expect a fiercely contested encounter in Dormaa.