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It wasn’t the goal-fest fans might dream of, but for Ahenkan Football Academy (AFA), the goalless stalemate at the GCD Park on Sunday afternoon was worth its weight in gold. Facing off against Abomosu All Stars in the heat of Matchday 9, the Academy finally exorcised their travel demons, securing their very first away point of the 2025/26 Eastern Region FA Division 2 League (Zone 3) campaign.
A Hard-Earned Stalemate
January 11, 2026, will go down as the day Ahenkan stopped the bleeding on the road. Coming into the fixture, the pressure was mounting on the squad to show they could weather the storm outside their home turf.
The match at GCD Park was a physical encounter. While the scoreboard read 0-0 at the final whistle, the result represents a massive psychological hurdle cleared for Coach Dominic Nketiah’s men. It was a performance built on grit and discipline, ensuring that even if they couldn’t find the back of the net, they weren’t going to let Abomosu breach theirs either.
Walking the Tightrope, this draw brings stability, but the situation remains precarious.
Current Standing: 8th Place
Total Points: 11
Record: 3 Wins, 2 Draws, 4 Losses
Sitting 8th in Zone 3 is a dangerous middle ground. With only three points separating Ahenkan from the relegation zone, the margin for error is razor-thin. Every point matters, and snatching one at a difficult ground like Akwatia could be the difference between safety and the drop zone come the end of the season.
Tactical Analysis: “Creation Without Execution”
Speaking to the press immediately after the game, Head Coach Dominic Nketiah offered a candid assessment of the performance. While pleased with the defensive solidity that delivered the away point, he expressed frustration with the team’s lack of cutting edge in the final third.
“My side played well; we controlled possession in key areas and created the chances we needed to win,” Nketiah remarked. “But creating chances is only half the job—we failed to utilize them. In this league, you have to be clinical.”
The narrative of the match was one of “almosts” for the visitors. The build-up play was there, but the finishing touch was missing. Nketiah emphasized that the training sessions leading up to Matchday 10 will have a singular focus: Finishing drills.
Matchday 10 Preview: Kotoku Rush Awaits
The focus now shifts rapidly to the upcoming weekend. The Academy returns to the comfort of their home ground to host Kotoku Rush for Matchday 10.
Coach Nketiah has already laid down the gauntlet, promising a change in fortunes in front of goal. “We are going to work on our finishing and turn the tables,” he asserted.
For Ahenkan FA, the mission is clear: validate the away point by converting it into three points at home. If they can find their shooting boots, they have the potential to climb the table and put some much-needed distance between themselves and the relegation scrap.
