Aduana FC target winning return against AshantiGold 04 in GPL

The Dormaa-based side will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-0 defeat to regional rivals Young Apostles last weekend, ending a run of three consecutive victories.

Aduana will hope to use home advantage to get back on track as they seek to maintain their position among the leading teams in the league.

Despite their recent setback, the Ogya Boys have demonstrated impressive form on their own ground this season. They have won their last two home matches after losing their opening fixture of the campaign.

Their record at the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park also offers encouragement, having suffered just two defeats in their last 18 Ghana Premier League home games.

That consistency could prove important against an AshantiGold side seeking to build on their latest victory and improve their performances away from home.

The Obuasi-based club travel to Dormaa after recording a 1-0 win over FC Samartex last weekend, a result that ended their recent struggles and restored confidence within the team.

Known as the Elephants, AshantiGold secured the points through a disciplined display and will be hoping to carry that momentum into Sunday's contest.

However, their performances on the road remain a concern heading into the encounter.

After beginning their league campaign with a 1-1 draw against Port City, AshantiGold have lost consecutive away matches against Basake Holy Stars and Heart of Lions.

The visitors will therefore be determined to end that sequence and show greater resilience as they attempt to secure a positive result against another established Premier League side.

Sunday's fixture is also significant because of the teams' positions in the league standings, with both clubs having collected 10 points from their opening six matches.

AshantiGold currently occupy fifth place, while Aduana sit sixth, leaving little between the two sides as they prepare for their meeting in Dormaa.

The outcome could have an important bearing on their positions in the table, with either team having the opportunity to gain ground and establish momentum ahead of the next round of fixtures.

For Aduana, a victory would provide an immediate response to last weekend's defeat and reinforce their ambitions of remaining among the league's leading contenders.

Their recent home performances suggest they have the capacity to challenge AshantiGold, although they will need to be more effective after their disappointing result against Young Apostles.

AshantiGold, meanwhile, will be encouraged by their win over Samartex but must address their difficulties on the road if they are to leave Dormaa with all three points.

With both sides level on points and seeking to improve their standing, the encounter is expected to be a competitive contest as the Ghana Premier League enters Matchweek 7.

Aduana will rely on their home record and the support of their fans, while AshantiGold will aim to turn the confidence gained from their latest victory into another positive result.