Eleven wonders return to the Nana Ameyaw Park as they welcome Aduana Stars in a fiery regional derby for Ghana premier league matchday 22 in Techiman
Wonders have picked just two points in their last four games dropping to the relegation zone with 22 points after 21 matches.
Due to pressure from supporters and other external issues, head coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu was asked by the club to step aside for few matches.
The newly appointed Black Starlet assistant coach is expected to return after the Aduana Stars clash.
In his absence, assistant coach Fuseini Abubakar who had his debut against WAFA in a 1-0 defeat in Sogakope will be in charge on Saturday.
Aduana Stars are going into the game with the mindset of building enough momentum to get more points by staying alert on the top four teams.
After a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Elmina Sharks, a win in Techiman could move the former champions three places up from 9.
The Ogya lads intensified their preparations in a comprehensive 8-0 the thrashing of a lower-tier side Kyeremaasu FC earlier this week and Asare Bediako’s team would fancy a win at the Nana Ameyaw Park.
Team News
There has been a piece of reported injury news for the two sides. Aduana Stars will be without two of their key players. Goal Keeper Joseph Addo will miss the match through injury. The captain sustained the injury during the weekend’s match against Elmina Sharks.
Star striker Yahaya Mohammed is out of the team after the player was granted a medical leave to seek treatment on his injured shoulder.
Eleven Wonders will be without striker Prince Okraku who has been sidelined due to injury.
The Aduana match will be too soon for Wonders midfielder Adu Boahen as he nears full recovery. Right-back Jonah Aryiteh is also out of the game.
Form
Eleven Wonders have recorded just one win in their last five matches and would be in prime position for a comeback (P5 W1 D2 L2). The reverse fixture ended 1-1 with Wonders picking a vital point at Dormaa.
Their counterpart Aduana Stars have lost three in their last five matches, amassing two victories. (P5 W2 D0 L3).
Over all, the ‘Ogya’ boys have lost all of their last five away matches in the league.
Players to watch
Samuel Boakye (Eleven Wonders)
Samuel Boakye has been one of the brightest players for the Techiman based club. Winning a man of the match award in Wonders famous 2-1 victory over Asante Kotoko, Boakye will be one player to keep an eye on.
Samuel Bio (Aduana Stars)
Eleven Wonders would have to keep an eye on Samuel Bio. The skillful attacker is fit and ready to hunt down Wonders. He scored a brace in Aduana’s friendly earlier this week.
Match Information
Date: Sunday, May 1, 2021- 3:00pm
Venue: Techiman Park
Officials
Referee: Phillip Attah Forson
Assistants: Bawa Haruna & Freeman Awulo
4th Referee: Abdulai Ibrahim
Match Commissioner: Christian Atsatsa
Venue Media Officer: Obed Anane Frimpong
By Kwadwo Korankye Sadat
