Aduana FC climb to fourth after Stephen Amankona double sinks Berekum Chelsea

Aduana FC moved into the top four of the Ghana Premier League table after a commanding 2-0 win over Berekum Chelsea on matchday nine, with former Chelsea forward Stephen Amankona proving to be the difference-maker against his old club.

Amankona haunts his former employers

There is always something poetic about a player returning to hurt a former club, and Amankona did exactly that with a composed brace — one in each half — to settle the contest firmly in Aduana's favour. The Dormaa-based side were disciplined and clinical throughout, denying Berekum Chelsea any route back into the match once the first goal went in before the break.

Amankona's willingness to press and find pockets of space appeared to trouble the Chelsea defence repeatedly, and by the time he added his second goal after the interval, the result was beyond doubt. It was the kind of individual performance that can define a season — a striker in form against a side that knows his movement all too well.

What the result means in the standings

The victory lifts Aduana FC to fourth place on the Ghana Premier League table, just two points behind leaders Medeama. For a side with Aduana's pedigree — they are among the most decorated clubs in the Premier League era — a push for the title is always a realistic ambition, and this result keeps them well within striking distance of the summit at this relatively early stage of the campaign.

Berekum Chelsea, on the other hand, will be concerned by their drop to 11th position. A mid-table finish is far from the expectations of a club that has historically been competitive at the top end of Ghanaian football, and their inability to contain a familiar threat in Amankona will be a point of reflection for their technical team ahead of future fixtures.

Why it matters for Ghana football

Matchday nine results are beginning to shape the early narrative of the 2026/2027 Ghana Premier League season. With Medeama setting the pace at the top, the chasing pack — which now includes Aduana — will be keen to apply pressure and ensure the title race remains open as the season progresses into its more consequential stages.

For Ghanaian football supporters, a competitive league table benefits the overall health of domestic football. Tight title races drive matchday attendance, boost local interest and, ultimately, strengthen the case for the Ghana Premier League as a product worth following week in, week out.

Aduana's home support in Dormaa Ahenkro has long been considered one of the most passionate in the country, and results like this give their fanbase every reason to continue turning up in numbers. The club's ability to attract and retain quality players — as evidenced by Amankona's impact — suggests they are building with genuine intent this season.

• Stephen Amankona scored either side of half-time to seal the 2-0 win.
• Aduana FC move to fourth, two points behind GPL leaders Medeama.
• Berekum Chelsea drop to 11th after their second successive league defeat.