'I think we also have good players like Aduana'- Ibrahim Tanko

Medeama SC's head coach Ibrahim Tanko is confident that his team possesses the necessary talent to compete with Aduana FC, as the defending champions prepare to face their rivals in a Ghana Premier League match at T&A Park in Tarkwa. The Round 8 fixture offers Medeama a chance to bounce back from their first loss of the 2026/27 season, while Aduana aims to capitalize on their recent victory and bolster their standing in the title race.

Tanking emphasizes that Medeama also has talented players like Aduana, suggesting that both teams are capable of making an impact. However, he stresses that Medeama must devise the right strategy to secure all three points in Tarkwa. The home side, currently sitting third with 14 points from seven matches, has shown impressive attacking prowess with the highest goal tally in the league.

Tanko hopes his players can regain their winning momentum against Aduana, a team arriving in Tarkwa with boosted confidence following their 1-0 win against AshantiGold.

Aduana sits fourth with 13 points, just one behind Medeama, and a positive outcome could aid their pursuit of the top spot. The narrow gap between the two sides underscores the significance of Sunday's encounter, with both clubs striving to maintain their chances in an increasingly competitive race for the league title. Medeama will benefit from playing before their home supporters, but Tanko acknowledges that Aduana possess the quality to make the match challenging.

The two clubs have a storied history in Ghanaian football, each winning the Premier League twice. Their previous meetings, such as the 2025/26 season when Medeama claimed the title, both ended in draws, highlighting the closely contested nature of their rivalry. Medeama aims to capitalize on their one-point lead over Aduana in the standings, while Aduana see an opportunity to draw level with their hosts and intensify the pressure on their opponents.

The T&A Park fixture is expected to be a tightly contested battle between two ambitious sides vying for the Ghana Premier League championship.