Aduana FC head coach Cioaba Aristica admitted that Hearts of Oak provided a stern challenge in their goalless draw during Matchday 15 of the Ghana Premier League at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park.

Coach’s Reaction


Aristica praised Hearts’ performance, acknowledging the balance of the contest:

“Don’t forget we played Hearts of Oak and Hearts of Oak is one good team. They also came here to win the game and if I have to be fair the goalless draw is a fair result for the game.”

Match Context


  • Aduana entered the fixture on the back of a 1–0 win over Heart of Lions.

  • Hearts pressed hard for a second straight victory but were held by Aduana’s resilience.

  • The result means Aduana remain unbeaten against Hearts of Oak in five seasons.

League Standings Impact


  • Aduana stay top of the table with 28 points.

  • Medeama trail by two points in second place but have a game in hand against Basake Holy Stars.

Week 15 Results


  • Bechem United 2–0 All Blacks

  • Hohoe United 0–1 Gold Stars

  • Karela 1–0 Vision

  • Nations 1–0 Young Apostles

  • Samartex 1–0 Heart of Lions

  • Dreams FC 3–1 Berekum Chelsea

  • Aduana 0–0 Hearts of Oak

  • Medeama vs Holy Stars (Dec 22)

  • Kotoko vs Eleven Wonders (Dec 24)

This draw keeps Aduana in control of the title race, but with Medeama’s game in hand, the pressure is mounting at the top of the table.