The Nana Agyemang Badu II Park will stage one of the standout fixtures of the Ghana Premier League weekend as Aduana FC welcome regional rivals Bechem United in a fiercely contested Bono derby.
Both clubs head into the encounter in encouraging form, with just one point separating them in the league standings, setting the stage for an entertaining battle in Dormaa.
Aduana have rediscovered their rhythm after a slow start to the campaign, collecting four points from their last two matches with a victory and a draw while keeping clean sheets in both fixtures.
The Fire Club currently sit fifth on the table with 17 points and know that another victory could strengthen their push for a place in the top four.
Their impressive home form will provide further confidence. After losing their opening home fixture of the season, Aduana have responded superbly by winning four consecutive league matches at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park.
History also favours the hosts, who have enjoyed considerable success against Bechem United in Dormaa, winning four of their last six home league meetings against the Hunters.
Bechem United, however, arrive with plenty of belief after claiming a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over defending champions FC Samartex 1996, a result that lifted them to sixth place with 16 points.
The Hunters have been one of the league’s most potent attacking sides, scoring 14 goals, the second-highest tally in the division, but their struggles away from home remain a major concern.
Bechem are yet to win an away league match this season, collecting just one point from five outings on the road, a record they must improve if they are to leave Dormaa with a positive result.
With Aduana boasting one of the strongest home records in the league and Bechem eager to end their away-day frustrations, Sunday’s regional derby promises to be a fiercely contested encounter with valuable points and local bragging rights at stake.
