DORMAA, Ghana (Interstat) — A late goal from Daouda Sidibé lifted Aduana Stars to a narrow 1-0 victory over a tenacious Dreams side in a Ghana Premier League match Saturday at Agyeman Badu Stadium.

The solitary strike in the 84th minute was enough to secure all three points for the home side, extending their perfect start to the domestic season and leaving Dreams still searching for their first win.

The match, a physical and often cagey affair, was largely defined by defensive discipline and a flurry of second-half yellow cards. The game’s only goal arrived after a sustained period of Aduana pressure, breaking the deadlock just as a draw seemed inevitable.

Sidibé, the Aduana forward, was the hero of the day, finding the back of the net for the crucial score. The buildup to the goal involved multiple contributors, with assists credited to defenders Maxwell Arthur and Alex Boakye, as well as substitutes Christian Owusu and Yves Kolani. The goal came just moments after Owusu entered the game and mere minutes before Arthur received a yellow card, highlighting a frantic and decisive period of the match.

The victory solidifies Aduana Stars’ position as an early force in the league. They now sit with a flawless record of three wins and no losses in Premier League play, a form they have mirrored across all competitions this season. Their defensive solidity has been a cornerstone of this success, with this shutout being their latest demonstration.

For Dreams, the result extends a frustrating winless streak. Their record in the Premier League now stands at three losses and one draw, a pattern consistent with their performance in all tournaments. The team has struggled to convert opportunities, a problem that persisted in Dormaa as their search for a victory continues.

The match was a physical contest, with five yellow cards issued by the officiating crew. Abubakar Adams of Aduana Stars was the first player booked in the 23rd minute. The second half saw a spike in cautions, with Dreams’ Yves Kolani booked in the 48th minute, followed by Aduana’s Alex Boakye in the 75th. The drama escalated around the goal, with Aduana’s Christian Owusu shown a yellow card in the 83rd minute and Maxwell Arthur receiving one in the 85th.

The outcome defied pre-game projections from Interstat, whose game simulator had predicted a 1-1 draw. Their ELO system had also given Dreams a slight edge, projecting the visitors with a 50.90 percent probability to win.

Aduana Stars will look to maintain their perfect start when they travel to face Eleven Wonders on Sunday, Nov. 2. Dreams, in search of a turnaround, will return home to host Samartex on the same date. Both clubs face a congested schedule through the end of the year, with nine more league fixtures each scheduled before the new year.