In a highly anticipated Bono Derby clash, Aduana Stars emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over Berekum Chelsea during a crucial Ghana Premier League matchday four fixture on Friday afternoon. The Ogya Boys continued to assert their dominance over their neighbors from Berekum, securing their second victory of the 2023-24 campaign.
The pivotal moment came in the first half when Isaac Mintah, in stellar form, netted a brilliant strike in the 38th minute. This solitary goal proved to be the decider, leaving the passionate fans at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa Ahenkro in a frenzy. Aduana Stars were now enjoying back-to-back home wins, much to the delight of their supporters.
Aduana’s head coach, Yaw Acheampong, made strategic changes to the starting lineup, introducing Godfred Opoku Wakii, Justus Tortsutsey, and Frank Owusu. Meanwhile, on the Chelsea side, coach Christopher Ennin opted for just one change, replacing Augustine Henneh with Ansu Kofi Patrick in the starting lineup for the Bibires.
The match’s intensity and drama kept fans on the edge of their seats, but ultimately, Mintah’s goal was enough to secure all three points for the Ogya Boys. With this victory, Aduana Stars climbed to 4th place in the league standings, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. The Bono Derby once again delivered thrilling football action, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next installment of this fierce rivalry.