We Want To Win League Title - Aduana Captain

Aduana Stars captain, Godfred Saka, has said his side’s target remains winning the coveted league trophy.

The 2010 champions started the season poorly, after being branded favourites to win the title prior to the commencement of the 2015/16 season.

But after the appointment of Bulgarian, Cioba Aristoca as head coach, the Adansi side have maintained consistency.

And their 2-0 victory over defending champions, Ashgold, has seen them keep hold of second place and just a point behind leaders Wa All Stars.

Saka, in a post-match interview, mentioned that they remain focused on winning their second league trophy.

He said; “It was a very difficult game against the defending champions who are struggling this season.

“But the coach’s advice prior to the match, was to go all out and win the game as we continue to fight for the title.”

Aduana travel to Sogakope to face West African Football Academy (WAFA), arguably their toughest clash thus far this season.

We Want To Win League Title - Aduana Captain

Aduana Stars Reinstate Godfred Saka As Captain

Ghana topflight side, Aduana Stars has reinstatement long serving captain, Godfred Saka  who was stripped of the leadership role for alleged gross misconduct at the beginning of the season.

The loyal Aduana skipper was stripped off the captaincy when he had an altercation with his team manager following the team’s match day one defeat against Inter Allies at the Tema Sports Stadium.

Confirming the Decision, Chief Executive Officer of the Dormaa based club, Mr. Albert Commey stated in an interview that Saka had been reinstated as the club’s captain.

The CEO however indicated that the right back’s salary had been slashed as part of the sanctions.

The decision, according to Mr Commey, was arrived at after the Aduana Stars player had shown remorse over his actions.

In a related development, Mr. Albert Commey has  debunked speculations that the withdrawal of the right back’s captaincy was part of the factors contributing to their bad start to the league but expressed worry at the prevailing situation facing the team.

Mr Commey explained that after recruiting 13 new players this season, it would take time for the team to adapt to the group dynamics.

“What is happening now is worrying but if  you have almost 50 per cent of the team being new, its difficult but we are working at it”, stressing that “with the return of Coach Chioba Aristika, I am positive the team will pick up half way through”, he said

Aduana Stars took the Ghana Premier League by storm when they first joined in the 2009/2010 season  and won the competition at the first time of asking.

They have since not performed badly until this season. The teams have lost their first three matches against Inter Allies at Tema, All Stars in Wa and recently against Brong Ahafo rivals, Techiman City.

 

Aduana Stars Reinstate Godfred Saka As Captain

No Unity In Aduana Stars - Yahaya Mohammed

Aduana Stars versatile player, Yahaya Mohammed has revelaed that there is no unity in camp.

The Dormaa-based club has started poorly in the Ghana Premier league, leading to reports that there is division in the dressing room.

The reports were near confirmed when management stripped Godfred Saka off the captaincy armband, and three days later, head coach Nurudeen Ali resigned sighting ‘personal reasons’.

But Yahaya Mohammed has opened up to the fans of the club and Ghanaians that there is not unity.

“It is true that there is an impasse and divisions in the team and it has contributed to our defeats” Yahaya told Adom FM

“If we go and bring Messi, Ronaldo, Hazard, Suarez as well as Mourinho and we are not one, we cannot move forward. I hope we solve all this internal problems peacefully so that the team get on its feet.” he said.

Having already lost two games in row, Yahaya Mohammed wants Aduana Stars to win their upcoming league fixture against Techiman City.

“We have no option than to beat TCFC and we are going to do that, Is very much possible. The same way Wa All Stars came and beat us, that is the same way we can also go and beat another team.” he noted.

Meanwhile, assistant coach of the club, Ameyaw has described Yahaya Mohammed’s open revelation as “irresponsible” and has promised to “meet him face to face.”

No Unity In Aduana Stars - Yahaya Mohammed

Aduana Stars Are GPL Favorites - Saka

Aduana Stars right back, Godfred Saka is adamant the Dormaa-based club are favorites to lift this year’s Ghana Premier League title dispite faltering in their opening league match against Inter Allies.

Godfred Saka, who until yesterday was the skipper of the side, led the team to the Tema sports stadium against Inter Allies on Match Week One of the new Ghana Premier League season, and they lost 2-0 to the Eleven is to One.

But the 27-year-old believes they have the quality to respond to the setback last weekend starting against Wa All Stars.

“Yes, we lost to Inter Allies but the results won’t affect us in any way,” Godfred Saka told sportscrusader.com

“It was a difficult game against a good side but we lost concentration and that was why they scored. We have worked hard and we will start winning matches.”the local Black Stars defender said.

Aduana Stars won the Ghana Premier league title in 2010 and they’ve been touted  to repeat their 2010 achievement this year.

Despite last week’s loss, Godfred Saka insist the assertion that they are champions is still on course.

“Yes (we are favourites to win the league).”

Aduana Stars Are GPL Favorites - Saka

Aduana Stars Strip Godfred Saka Off Captaincy

Sportscrusader can confirm that the management of Aduana Stars has stripped Godfred Saka off the captaincy armband.

It is alleged that Aduana Stars is unhappy with the commitment level for club and took the decision to seize the armband from him after a Board meeting on Wednesday.

Sources added that Godfred Saka is instigating differences in camp after head coach Nurudeen Ali Ibrahim chose Joseph Addo in between the sticks over Stephen Adams in their Ghana Premier League opening league fixture against Inter Allies.

Aduana Stars lost the premier league match against Inter Allies and Saka made his displeasure known after the game, claiming that Joseph Addo is not a good goalkeeper for the club.

It is also alleged that Godfred Saka rejected instructions from the goalkeeper during the match.

And management has taken the decision to take off the leadership position from him. It is unclear who will take over from Godfred Saka, but Yahaya Mohammed is tipped highly to succeed him.

Aduana Stars Strip Godfred Saka Off Captaincy

"It Was A Pianful Loss To Kotoko In G-6 Final"-Godfred Saka

Captain of Aduana Stars Godfred Saka has mentioned that it was very painful to see Asante Kotoko lift the G-6 Invitational Tournament trophy, judging from the fact that they had several chances to win the game.

Kotoko won the G-6 tournament by beating Aduana Stars, thanks to a lone goal scored by winger Halipha Sedogo in the 47th minute. Aduana in the 3rd minute was awarded a penalty, but Godfred Saka’s kick was saved by Kotoko goalkeeper, Eric Ofori Antwi.

“It was very painful, especially for me as my penalty miss later came to haunt us. We played well as a team and managed to create several goalscoring chances so I expected more in the end”, Saka told footballcrusader.com.

“We were very determined to win the tournament and that was our aim prior to its commencement, but it’s happened and we have to move on as a team.”

For Saka, he and his colleagues are content with the fact that they ended the tournament with a medal (silver) and won the bet defender award, an action that was conferred on Yakubu Mohammed.

“Yes we did not win, but I believe that we did not disgrace ourselves at all. The team played very well in all matches and we conceded only a goal, so for me, the team is gradually gelling ahead of the new season.”

"It Was A Pianful Loss To Kotoko In G-6 Final"-Godfred Saka

G-6: Aduana Stars Thrash SC Medeama 3-0 To Qualify For Finals

A highly determined Aduana Stars tam led by their charismatic captain Godfred Saka beat SC Medeama 3-0 in the match day 3 of the G-6 Invitational Tournament played on Saturday afternoon at the Essipong stadium.

Medeama needed only a draw to qualify for the finals as they had already beaten Hearts of Oak 1-0 on Friday. Aduana on the other hand, needed to win at all costs because they had only one point coming into the game, after the played a goalless drawn game against Hearts of Oak on Thursday night.

In the opening minutes of the game, both teams were sizing each other up to see how best and were to attach from. But it was Aduana who came out of their shells to seize dominance of the game.

The likes of Richard Mpong, Godfred Saka, Noah Martey and Yahaya Mohammed were terrorising the defence of the FA Cup champions and it was no surprise when they grabbed the first goal in the 19th minute.

Richard Mpong received a precise pass from Yakubu Mohammed who after displacing and outrunning the Medeama players sent in an intelligent cross into the box which met the onrushing Yahaya Mohammed, and he had no problems slotting home the goal with goalkeeper Muntari Tagoe in dream land.

Medeama took up the challenge and mounted countless pressure on Aduana Stars, and in one those attacks won a penalty after Joseph Gordon was fouled in the penalty box.

Dominic Ashun elected himself to take the kick, but could not get the ball past Aduana Stars goalkeeper Joseph Addo as the kick was punched back into play and evetually cleared to safety.

The first half ended 1-0 in favour of Aduana Stars.

Back from recess Coach Tom Strad of Medeama made two quick changes. Ishmael Hammond and Patrick Opoku were taken out and were replaced by Paul Aidoo and Phillip Philip Aseweh.

It was an end to end stuff then on, until in the 75th minute when Aduana Stars increased the tally to two, with Daniel Darkwah the goalscorer.

SC Medeama fought but could not penetrate the formidable Aduana Stars defence.

When all seemed to heading for a 2-0 win for Aduana Stars, a moment of lack of concentration on the part of Medeama goalkeeper Muntari Tagoe saw them concede a penalty.

Tagoe recived a back pass and in he decided to dribble the onrushing Aduana player. Unfortunately, he couldn’t and lost the ball in the penalty box. In a bid to get the ball back, he fouled the player and the referee had no other choice that to whistle for a penalty.

Stariker Yahaya Moahmmed scored the goal to end the game 3-0 in favour of Aduana Stars who will be playing against Asante Kotoko in the finals on Sunday afternoon.

G-6: Aduana Stars Thrash SC Medeama 3-0 To Qualify For Finals

Captain Godfred Saka vows to lead Aduana to success in maiden GHALCA G6 tourney

Aduana Stars captain Godfred Saka feels the side is motivated enough to clinch the inaugural GHALCA G6 tournament.

The Fire club are drawn in Group A of the maiden edition of the pre-season competition which kicks off on Thursday in Sekondi.

Aduana will be facing Hearts of Oak and Medeama for a place in Sunday’s final and Saka feels the team is in the perfect frame to emerge successful.

“The team has been really motivated for the G6 tournament,” he said.

“The new players that have also come in have strengthened the side which gives me a lot of confidence going into this competition.”

The G6 tournament is an invitational competition organized by GHALCA involving six Premier League clubs.

Asante Kotoko, AshantiGold and Berekum Chelsea make up Group B of the tournament.

Captain Godfred Saka vows to lead Aduana to success in maiden GHALCA G6 tourney