Asante Kotoko vs Aduana Stars preview, team news, kick off, H2H & TV channels

Asante Kotoko and Aduana Stars are well known for their differences in ideology, battles for dominance and clashes of personality and Sunday’s encounter between two of the Ghana Premier League’s varieties, will be no different.

Asante Kotoko’s quest to clinch this season’s title will be put to test this afternoon when they meet two-time champions Aduana Stars in a match day 28 Ghana Premier League tie at the Baba Yara Sports stadium.

The league leaders return home after their historic win over struggling WAFA last weekend and would want to do double over Aduana in Kumasi after recording their first-ever win at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in the first round of the campaign.

Kotoko are 10 points clear at the top of the table after 27 matches and will hope to beat the fire boys to better their chances of winning the title.

Aduana Stars have not been overly impressive this season but are not far behind this season, picking 41 points and occupying sixth in the League table.

Their recent results have been bad, going seven games without a win – recording two defeats (against Olympics and Chelsea), drawing three.

Aduana Stars have scored four goals and conceded six in their last seven outings.

Asante Kotoko and Aduana Stars have been quite balanced in their last five meetings, with the Reds winning once and the Ogya lads winning two with two ending in a draw.

The game is scheduled for 6pm kick off and will be broadcasted live on StarTimes Adepa channel 247.

HEAD-TO-HEAD SINCE 2009-10 SEASON.

• 2009-10 season
Asante Kotoko 1-0 Aduana FC
Aduana FC 1-0 Asante Kotoko

• 2010-11 season
Aduana FC 2-0 Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko 3-0 Aduana FC

• 2011-12 season
Asante Kotoko 0-0 Aduana FC
Aduana FC 0-0 Asante Kotoko

• 2012-13 season
Aduana FC 0-0 Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko 1-1 Aduana FC

• 2013-14 season
Asante Kotoko 2-1 Aduana FC
Aduana FC 2-0 Asante Kotoko

• 2014-15 season
Aduana FC 1-0 Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko 4-0 Aduana FC

• 2015-16 season
Aduana FC 1-0 Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko 0-0 Aduana FC

• 2017 season
Asante Kotoko 1-1 Aduana FC
Aduana FC 0-0 Asante Kotoko

• 2020-21 season
Asante Kotoko 0-1 Aduana FC ***
Aduana FC 0-0 Asante Kotoko

• 2021-22 season
Aduana FC 0-2 Asante Kotoko ***
George Mfegue Omgba 19′ & Richmond Lamptey 90+4′

Total matches played – 19
Asante Kotoko wins – 5
Goals scored – 14
Aduana FC wins – 6
Goals scored – 11
Drawn games – 8

• The time last the “Ogya Boys” won at Asante Kotoko Home Grounds in the GPL is 24th Jan. 2021 in match Day 10 in the 2020-21 season (0-1) through Samuel Bioh on the 75th minutes.

• Aduana FC have won ONCE out of nine (9) previous visits @ Asante Kotoko Home Grounds in the Ghana Premier League since 2009-10 season when the Ogya Boys joined the Ghana top-flight competition.
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OTHER GAMES

• 2018 Season (Canceled)
Asante Kotoko 2-1 Aduana FC
Songne Yacouba (brace)//Bright Adjei
MVP: Songne Yacouba – Aduana FC

• 2019 NC Special Competition
Asante Kotoko 1-0 Aduana FC
Aduana FC 1-1 Asante Kotoko

• 2019-20 season (truncated)
Aduana FC 1-0 Asante Kotoko
Samuel Bioh
MVP: Flavien Kouassi Kongoza – Aduana FC

• MATCH FACTS

• Aduana FC have gone seven (7) games (630 mins) in the GPL without WIN (D5 L2 GF3 GA6). The last time Aduana FC won a game in the competition was 13th March, 2022 in match Day 20 against Hearts of Oak (1-0).

• Asante Kotoko are yet to CONCEDE/LOSE this season against BRONG AHAFO based clubs in the GPL.

• 20/11/21 Asante Kotoko 2-0 Eleven Wonders (Day 4)
01/01/22 Aduana FC 0-2 Asante Kotoko (Day 11)
15/01/22 Berekum Chelsea 0-0 Asante Kotoko (Day 13)
• 08/03/22 Bechem United 0-0 Asante Kotoko (Day 19)
• 21/03/22 Eleven Wonders 0-0 Asante Kotoko (Day 21)
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• BRONG AHAFO based clubs who have so far visited ASHANTI REGION this season in the GPL.

• 20/11/21 Asante Kotoko 2-0 Eleven Wonders (Day 4)
• 15/12/21 Ashanti Gold 0-1 Aduana FC (Day 8)
• 27/02/22 Ashanti Gold 1-4 Eleven Wonders *** (Day 18)
• 06/03/22 King Faisal 0-1 Aduana FC (Day 19)
• 21/03/22 King Faisal 0-1 Berekum Chelsea (Day 21)
• 01/05/22 Ashanti Gold 5-1 Berekum Chelsea (Day 27)
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• Asante Kotoko Day 28 Home games in the GPL since 1999 season.
2000 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Kwaebibirem
2002 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Goldfields
2003 Asante Kotoko 1-0 King Faisal
2005 Asante Kotoko 2-0 King Faisal
2006-07 Asante Kotoko 1-2 Sekondi Hasaacas ***
2008-09 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Sekondi Hasaacas
2009-10 Asante Kotoko 0-1 Ashanti Gold ***
2011-12 Asante Kotoko 4-3 Bechem United
2014-15 Asante Kotoko 4-2 BA United
2020-21 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Ashanti Gold
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• Aduana FC Day 28 Away games in the GPL since 2009-10 season.

2010-11 Hearts of Oak 1-0 Aduana FC
2014-15 Heart of Lions 1-0 Aduana FC
2017 Bolga All Stars 1-4 Aduana FC ***
2020-21 Ebusua Dwarfs 1-0 Aduana FC
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• The first time Asante Kotoko lost @ Home in the GPL since 1999 is 24th Mar. 1999 in match Day 5 in the 1999 season against Power FC (0-1).

– Since then, Kotoko has played 288 games @ Home in the GPL.
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• The last time Kotoko lost @ Home in the GPL is 24th April, 2022 in match Day 26 in the 2021-22 season against Legon Cities (1-3).

– Since then, Kotoko are yet to play Home game in the GPL.

• Asante Kotoko have lost 38 out of 291 Home games so far in the GPL since 1999 season.

• Asante Kotoko have so far played 291 Home games in the GPL since 1999 season.
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• The first time, Aduana FC won an Away game in the GPL since 2009-10 season is 6th Jan. 2010 in match Day 14 in the 2009-10 season against Sekondi Hasaacas (1-2).

– Since then, Aduana have played 143 Away games in the GPL.
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• The last time Aduana FC won an Away game in the GPL is 6th March, 2022 in match Day 19 in the 2021-22 season against King Faisal (0-1).

– Since then, Aduana have played 4 Away games (360 mins) so far in the GPL.
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• Aduana FC have so far played 150 Away games in the GPL since 2009-10 season.
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• Asante Kotoko Home matches in the month of MAY in the GPL since 1999 season.
19/05/99 Asante Kotoko 3-0 Ghapoha
26/05/99 Asante Kotoko 1-1 Sekondi Hasaacas
30/05/99 Asante Kotoko 0-1 Hearts of Oak ***
17/05/00 Asante Kotoko 2-0 RTU
08/05/02 Asante Kotoko 5-2 Dawu Youngsters
19/05/02 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Power FC
26/05/02 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Okwawu Utd
28/05/03 Asante Kotoko 4-0 BA United
23/05/04 Asante Kotoko 4-1 BA United
01/05/05 Asante Kotoko 2-0 Sekondi Hasaacas
15/05/05 Asante Kotoko 3-1 Hearts of Oak
07/05/08 Asante Kotoko 2-0 Berekum Arsenal
25/05/08 Asante Kotoko 3-3 Hearts of Oak
28/05/08 Asante Kotoko 2-0 Kessben
10/05/09 Asante Kotoko 1-1 Kessben
17/05/09 Asante Kotoko 0-1 Heart of Lions ***
27/05/09 Asante Kotoko 3-0 Tema Youth
02/05/10 Asante Kotoko 0-1 Ashanti Gold ***
12/05/10 Asante Kotoko 5-1 Great Olympics
18/05/11 Asante Kotoko 0-0 Ashanti Gold
29/05/11 Asante Kotoko 2-3 Liberty Professionals ***
13/05/12 Asante Kotoko 4-3 Bechem United
27/05/12 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Tema Youth
08/05/13 Asante Kotoko 0-0 Medeama
19/05/13 Asante Kotoko 1-1 Aduana Stars
08/05/16 Asante Kotoko 3-0 Ebusua Dwarfs
22/05/16 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Inter-Allies
29/05/16 Asante Kotoko 4-2 Techiman City
14/05/17 Asante Kotoko 0-0 Tema Youth
08/05/21 Asante Kotoko 3-1 Dreams FC
13/05/21 Asante Kotoko 2-1 Ebusua Dwarfs
22/05/21 Asante Kotoko 1-1 WAFA
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• NB: Asante Kotoko and Aduana FC only meeting in the month of MAY in the GPL since 2009-10 season came on 29th May, 2021 in match Day 27 in the 2020-21 season (Aduana FC 0-0 Asante Kotoko)

• Aduana FC Away matches in the month of MAY in the GPL since 2009-10 season.
05/05/10 Liberty Prof. 0-1 Aduana FC ***
22/05/11 Hearts of Oak 1-0 Aduana FC
02/05/12 Ashanti Gold 1-1 Aduana FC
20/05/12 Medeama 2-1 Aduana FC
09/05/13 Amidaus Prof. 1-2 Aduana FC ***
19/05/13 Asante Kotoko 1-1 Aduana FC
11/05/14 Bechem Utd 1-1 Aduana FC
01/05/16 Liberty Prof. 2-3 Aduana FC ***
18/05/16 Edubiase 0-1 Aduana FC ***
25/05/16 Dwarfs 2-1 Aduana FC
14/05/17 Bechem Utd 1-1 Aduana FC
02/05/21 Xi Wonders 2-1 Aduana FC
13/05/21 Great Olympics 2-3 Aduana FC ***
23/05/21 Legon Cities 2-0 Aduana FC
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• The last AWAY side to prevent Asante Kotoko from scoring @ HOME in the GPL is Elmina Sharks who secured 1-0 win on 18th Jul. 2021 in match Day 34 in the 2020-21 season.

• Asante Kotoko have so far kept 268 CLEAN SHEETS out of 584 games in the GPL since 1999 season.

• Aduana FC have so far kept 141 CLEAN SHEETS out of 301 games in the Ghana Premier League since 2009-10 season.

• Asante Kotoko have won the Ghana league title on 23 occasions since the competition started in 1956.

• Aduana Football Club have won the Ghana Premier League title on 2 occasions (2009-10 & 2017). NOTE: In 2009-10 season when they won the title, they set world record for least productive champions with 19 goals in 30 matches. With an average of 0.6333 goals per match, they broke the all-time world record set by Trabonspor, the Turkish Super Lig side became champions in the 1979-80 with 25 goals in 30 matches (average 0.833) and also emulating a feat by AIK in Sweden (1998).

• Asante Kotoko worse performance in the Ghana league since 1956 is 11th out of the 15-club league in the 1970 season.

• Aduana FC worse performance in the GPL since 2009 is 9th place with 40 points in the 2013-14 season.

• Asante Kotoko are 1st with 55 points after Day 27 games while Aduana FC on the other hand are 5th with 41 points on the Ghana top-flight log.