Remember Adomako: Aduana Stars Defender Collapses During Ghana Premier League Match

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  • Aduana Stars right-back Remember Adomako collapsed during a Ghana Premier League match against Swedru All Black Stars
  • The defender was rushed to hospital immediately after the incident, with medical personnel responding swiftly on the pitch
  • Despite Adomako's absence, Aduana staged a comeback to beat All Blacks 2-1, with Stephen Amankona scoring twice

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Remember Adomako Boateng was taken to hospital after collapsing during Aduana Stars' Ghana Premier League fixture against Swedru All Black Stars on Sunday, October 4.

Aduana Stars defender Remember Adomako collapsed during his side's 2-1 win against Swedru All Blacks on October 4, 2026. Photo credit: @Aduana_fc/X and @EGyatsi/X.
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Adomako rushed to the hospital after collapse

The defender went down on the pitch, triggering an immediate response from the medical team in attendance.

He was subsequently taken off the field and transported to hospital for further examination and care.

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Reports emerging after the incident indicate that the Aduana defender is currently in a stable condition.

Following the worrying event, the club issued a formal statement explaining the circumstances behind the health scare.

"Aduana Football Club wishes to inform the general public that our player Remember Adomako Boateng collapsed during today's victory over Swedru All Blacks at NAB 1 Stadium," the club wrote on X.
"He was rushed to Dormaa Presbyterian Hospital, where he received prompt medical attention. We are happy to announce his condition has been stabilised and he is now conscious and responding to treatment.
"We thank the medical team and all who responded swiftly. We ask all to keep him in prayers, and we kindly ask all to respect his privacy.

Adomako is a regular in the Aduana Stars setup and has been a fixture at right-back for the club in the ongoing league campaign. Data from Transfermarkt shows the 21-year-old has played in four of his side's five Ghana Premier League games this season.

His sudden collapse drew significant concern from players, officials and supporters present at the ground, with attention momentarily drawn away from the game itself as those nearby waited anxiously for news on his well-being.

The incident has raised fresh questions about medical preparedness and emergency response protocols at Ghana Premier League matches, where swift intervention can prove critical in situations involving sudden player health episodes.

Aduana Stars win despite Adomako's health scare

Despite the distressing circumstances, the Ogya Lads rallied to claim all three points in the encounter.

Coach Samuel Boadu's men came from behind to defeat All Black Stars 2-1, with star forward Stephen Amankona proving decisive, netting on either side of half-time to seal the comeback victory, as cited by KickGH.

The focus within the club and across the football community, however, remains firmly on Adomako's recovery.

Division Two League match takes scary turn

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that a Division Two League match between Sekondi Hasaacas and BIS Paradise was interrupted after a player suddenly collapsed on the pitch.

Officials from the Sekondi Naval Base and Air Force Base Takoradi administered CPR before the player was rushed to the hospital for further treatment.

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Source: YEN.com.gh