Preview: Can AshantiGold vs Aduana Stars- Can erratic defending champions extinguish stoked Fire Boys

Published on: 19 March 2016
Preview: Can AshantiGold vs Aduana Stars- Can erratic defending champions extinguish stoked Fire Boys
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Defending champions AshantiGold face another tough home match against a revived Aduana Stars side on Saturday. 

The Miners are without a win since their CAF Champions League exit two weeks ago at the hands of Algerian side MO Bejaia.

They are yet to lose a game with a win in their opener (Medeama) followed by three successive draws (Berekum Chelsea, Asante Kotoko and Hasaacas).

The Elephants will still miss stalwart defender Awudu Nafiu who is recovering from an injury he sustained a month ago.

Emmanuel Nti Mensah makes a return for Ashanti Gold SC after missing both Asante Kotoko and Sekondi Hasaacas clashes.

Aduana Stars have no injury worries after Yahaya Mohammed shrugged off a feared shoulder knock in their game against West African Football Academy last Sunday.

Emmanuel Akuoko is still looking for a starting berth at Aduana Stars.

Aduana Stars recorded their first victory in the league last week.

New coach Coiaba Aristica leads the 2010 league champions to his first premier league outing this season.

MATCH FACTS

Head to Head

Total matches played = 12

Ashanti Gold SC wins = 4

Drawn games = 4

Aduana Stars wins = 4

*Ashanti Gold SC have lost only one of their last ten premier league matches. (W4 D5 L1)

*Aduana Stars have managed only one victory in their last eight games in the league. (W1 D2 L5)

*Ashanti Gold SC are unbeaten at home in the premier league since 16th February, 2014. Ashanti Gold SC 0-2 Bechem United

*11th November, 2012 was the first and only time Aduana Stars have won a league match at Ashanti Gold SC's home. Ashanti Gold SC 0-1 Aduana Stars

*Ashanti Gold SC have kept five clean sheets in their last seven home games in the league.

*Aduana Stars have scored just a goal in their last seven premier league matches keeping two clean sheets.

By Nuhu Adams

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