Karela United will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Aduana FC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday in a pivotal Ghana Premier League fixture.
The hosts are under mounting pressure following a difficult campaign that has seen them lose 12 of their 25 matches so far. Their latest setback came in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Nations FC. With just 25 points accumulated (6 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses), Karela sit dangerously close to the relegation zone—only two points above the drop.
One of Karela’s major concerns this season has been their lack of firepower, managing just 15 goals—the lowest tally in the league. Defensively, they’ve been slightly more solid, conceding 20 times.
However, recent home form offers hope. The Tamale-based side are unbeaten in their last five home games, winning three and drawing two, showing they can be tough to beat on their turf.
Adding to their confidence, Karela have maintained an unbeaten home record against Aduana FC in league meetings since 2020—something they’ll be keen to preserve in this crucial tie.
Aduana FC, meanwhile, make the trip with a confidence boost from their recent victory over Vision FC.
They currently sit in 11th place on the table with 32 points from 25 matches (7 wins, 11 draws, 7 losses). Although inconsistent overall, Aduana have shown improved form of late, going unbeaten in four of their last five games.
The rivalry between the two sides has been competitive. Since February 2022, they’ve met six times—Karela winning three, Aduana two, with one match ending in a draw.
The most recent encounter on November 10, 2024, saw Aduana edge it 1-0. In total, both teams have scored five goals apiece across those six matches, reflecting just how closely matched they are.
