Match Preview – Aduana Stars v Inter Allies – Dormaa: Tonny Lokko hopes for a perfect start:

It’s that time of the year again where the dusty and rusty fields gets cleaned and ready for action.

The 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season kicks off on Sunday, 29 December 2019 across nine various league venues.

The 38 games journey for the Capelli Boys commence with a trip up north to Dormaa to face former champions Aduana Stars.

The match at the Nana Agyeman Badu Park serves as the first official game for head coach Tonny Lokko who hopes to open his account on a very good note.

MATCH DETAILS:

Competition: Ghana Premier League – Week 1

Date: Sunday December 29, 2019

Time: 3:00pm GMT

Venue: Nana Agyemang Badu Park, Dormaa

Broadcast: Not Live on TV

MATCH OFFICIALS:

Referee: Qadir Abdul Latif

Assistant 1: Mohammed Tijani

Assistant 2: Dawsa Peter

4th Official: Ewuntonma Mahama

Match Officer: Kpen Stephen

TEAM NEWS:

A total of 19 players were on board for the trip to Dormaa on Saturday. Coach Tonny Lokko selected a blend of young and experience players for the match.

Kingsley Braye was left out of the squad after getting a knock in the last friendly match against Legon Cities FC (formerly Wa All Stars).

‪HEAD-TO-HEAD:‬

‪Allies have not recorded a win at the NAB Park after four visits, three defeats and a draw.‬

‪In all both sides have met 8 times in the country’s top-flight football, the ‘Eleven Is To One’ have recorded 3 wins and 4 defeats with a draw.‬

‪The last time both sides met in Dormaa, Sam Adams’ 4th minute penalty handed Aduana 1-0 win at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park last season.‬

‪2013/14 Season:‬

‪1. Aduana Stars 2-1 Inter Allies‬

‪2. Inter Allies 1-0 Aduana Stars‬

‪2014/15 Season:‬

‪3. Inter Allies 2-0 Aduana Stars‬

‪4. Aduana Stars 1-0 Inter Allies‬

‪2015/16 Season:‬

‪5. Inter Allies 2-0 Aduana Stars‬

‪6. Aduana Stars 1-1 Inter Allies‬

‪2016/17 Season:‬

‪7. Inter Allies 1-2 Aduana Stars‬

‪8. Aduana Stars 1-0 Inter Allies‬

‪2017/18 Season – TRUNCATED:‬

‪*9. Aduana Stars 6-0 Inter Allies*‬

‪2019/20 Season:‬

‪9. Aduana Stars ?-? Inter Allies‬

‪10. Inter Allies ?-? Aduana Stars ‬