LIVE UPDATES: Hearts of Oak v JS Saoura – CAF Confederations Cup playoff first leg

Good afternoon and welcome to the live text coverage of the CAF Confederations Cup encounter between Hearts of Oak and JS Saoura.

The Phobians play host to the Algerian club at the Accra Sports Stadium with the return fixture slated for December 5, 2021.

The winner of both legs will progress to the money zone of the competition.

Ahead of the much-anticipated game, coach Boadu has named his starting eleven and has made four changes to the side that lost 2-0 to Ashantigold in the Ghana Premier League.

Emmanuel Nettey, Agyenim Boateng and Patrick Razak have been dropped to the bench, meanwhile, defender Robert Addo Sowah could not pass the match fitness test and will not be in action today.

Salim Adams, Afriyie Barnieh and Mohammed Alhassan will start the game whereas Isaac Mensah partners Kofi Kordzi upfront for the tie.

Find below the starting lineup of JS Saoura as we approach kick off in the next 30 minutes.