Aduana Stars players, owner, stadium, trophies, world rankings

Aduana Stars players, owner, stadium, trophies, world rankings

Ciku Njuguna
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM

The Aduana Stars FC is one of the few clubs in Africa with a deep connection to the African traditional community ways. From its establishment, early management and ownership to its emblem, the club's connection to the Aduana clan is clearly visible. Let us dig in and explore more about Aduana Stars players, management, awards and rankings.

Aduana Stars
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The performance of Aduana Stars F.C’s players has propelled the club to the first tier in the Ghana Premier League. In this article, we will have a detailed look at the club's squad, owners, stadium, awards and rankings. Dig in and find out more about Aduana Ogya Ogya.

Aduana Stars F.C.'s profile summary

  • Full name: Aduana Stars football club
  • Nickname: Aduana Ogya Ogya
  • Founded: 1985
  • Location: Dormaa Ahenkro, Bono, Ghana
  • Colours: Green and yellow
  • Federation: Ghana Football Association
  • Coach: Ben Zola
  • Captain: Joseph Addo
  • National ranking: #4 as of 2022
  • Net worth: $2,3 million
  • Current market value: $1,9 million
  • Stadium: Agyeman Badu Stadium
  • Instagram: @aduanastarsfc
  • Twitter: @AduanaStarsFc

Aduana Stars F.C’s history

The club was founded in Dormaa Ahenkro city by four of its residents in 1985. The club's deep roots in the culture still exist today. This is apparent through the club's relationship with Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, King of the Dormaa.

Aduana Stars' players, owner
The king of Dormaa is presented with the 2018 Ghana Super Cup at Abampredaase. Photo:_@aduanastarsfc.
Source: Instagram

Aduana Stars F.C’s net worth

The club's current market value is estimated at $1,9 million. The Aduana Ogya is regarded as one of Ghana's most expensive premier league clubs with an approximate net worth of $2.3 million.

Aduana Stars F.C’s management

The current Aduana Stars F.C’s owner is the Dormaa King Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang-Badu II. The Dormanhene is also a Ghanaian high court judge who has been the official sponsor of the team.

Aduana Stars F.C’s coach is the former Sekondi Hasaacas F.C coach, Ben Bessa Zola. His appointment as the head coach substituted former tactician, Asare Bediako.

Ben Zola's profile summary

  • Full name: Ben Bessa Zola
  • Nationality: Ghanaian
  • Date of birth: 25 February 1963
  • Age: 59 as of February 2022
  • Date of appointment: 3 February 2022
  • Average time as a coach: 0.05 years
  • Former teams managed: Sekondi Hasaacas F.C, Samartex F.C.
  • Market value: $1.86 million as of February 2022

Aduana Stars F.C’s squad

Aduana Stars' players
The club's management and players. Photo: @aduanastarsfc
Source: Instagram

The Aduana Stars F.C’s captain is centre-forward, Yahaya Mohammed. The goalscorer was signed back into the club after a short stint in Tanzania's soccer club, Azam F.C. Here is a list of the club's players for the 21/22 season:

Goalkeepers

  • Joseph Addo
  • Massawudu Inusah
  • Richard Mantey

Defenders

  • Brabby Kofigo
  • Derick Afeson Boateng
  • Thomas Boateng
  • Nurudeen Abdulahi
  • Emmanuel Akuoko
  • Abdulman Fataw
  • Iddrisu Shaibu
  • Hafiz Adams

Midfielders

  • Alex Boakye
  • Sam Adams
  • Prince Acquah
  • Kwameh Adom Frimpong
  • Eric Kwakwa
  • Silas Obeng Kyeremeh
  • Kingsley Brefo
  • Nana Kow Andam
  • Abass Mohammed
  • Flavien Kouassi
  • Samuel Bioh

Winger

  • Benjamin Tweneboah
  • Emmanuel Osei Baffour
  • Emmanuel Gyamfi

Forward

  • Bright Adjei
  • Mohammed Yahaya
  • Abdul Manaf Mudasiru

Currently, the club does not have any players in the Ghanaian national football team. Aduana Stars F.C's top players for the 21/22 season are top goal scorers; centre forward Bright Adjei (9 goals), Winger Emmanuel Gyamfi (5 goals)and team skipper Mohammed Yahaya (3 goals).

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Team skipper Mohamed Yahaya is one of the team's top goalscorers. Photo:_@aduanastarsfc.
Source: Instagram

In 2021, shocking news regarding one of the club's best defenders rocked the Ghana Premier League. Former defender, Farouk Adams killed a police officer, Constable Amos Mattey in a hit and run accident.

Aduana Stars F.C’s new signings

The latest arrivals at the Ghanian Premier League champions for the 21/22 season include;

  • Abdul Manaf Mudasiru
  • Emmanuel Gyamfi
  • Kwame Adom Frimpong
  • Eric Kwakwa
  • Iddrisu Shaibu

Who are some of Aduana Stars F.C’s legends? The 37-year-old (as of 2022) club has had legendary players. Notable players in the club's past seasons include top goalscorers; Richard Arhin (4 goals), Alex Asamoah (3 goals), Godfrey Saka (3 goals), Darwin Darkwah (4 goals)

Aduana Stars F.C’s achievements

What are some of the club's achievements? Have a look at some of the club's achievements over the years.

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The two time Ghana Premier League champions celebrate during the 2016/2017 awards ceremony. Photo:_@aduanastarsfc
Source: Instagram

Aduana Stars F.C’s trophies and titles

  • Ghana Super Cup - 2018
  • Ghana Premier League - 2010, 2017
  • CAF Championship participants - 2011, 2018
  • World record-holders for least productive champions - 09/10

Aduana Stars F.C’s world ranking

The first tier club in the Ghanaian Premier League is ranked at the fourth position with 27 points. According to FootballDatabase, the club ranks at position 864 globally and position 89 continentally with 1365 points. Its highest rank according to the site happened to be position 591 globally with 1406 points.

Aduana Stars F.C’s stadium

Since its inception, the club's home grounds have remained at the Agyeman Badu Stadium in Dormaa Ahenkro city in Ghana. The stadium has a capacity of 7000 seats.

Is Aduana Stars F.C on Instagram?

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The Ogya players in a training exercise. Photo:_@aduanastarsfc
Source: Instagram

The club has quite an active social media presence with an Instagram account that has garnered about 1,900 followers. The club's Twitter account has over 25,000 followers as of February 2022.

Unfortunately, the performance of the Aduana Stars F.C’s players has dwindled over time. Although the club is a two time Ghana Premier League champion, it has not lived up to its potential in the recent past.

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Ciku Njuguna
Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.