Match Preview: Hearts of Oak vs Aduana Stars- Phobians out to avenge first-round defeat

Accra Hearts of Oak will face Aduana Stars in a mouthwatering Matchday 18 fixture in the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League season.

The match will kick off at 6pm on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The two former League Champions will lock horns opening game of the second round of the season, a game that would be broadcasted live on StarTimes Adepa channel 247 and Max TV.

The reverse fixture which was played at the Nana Agyemang Badu I park ended 2-0 in favor of the Ogya lads.

The Phobians will be seeking to avenge the defeat at Dormaa with Coach Samuel Boadu keen to continue his impressive start.

Salifu Ibrahim is in contention for his first start this weekend since joining from Eleven Wonders.

New signing Caleb Amankwah is likely to make his debut for Hearts and it would be against his former club Aduana.

Meanwhile, Aduana have recruited New trainer Asare Bediako who will be plotting against his former employers.

Head to Head

Both team have met 18 times in the top flight with Hearts of Oak edging the stat with five wins while Aduana have recorded four victories with the other 9 games ending in a draw.

The Fire Boys have lost only once and drawn the other five in their last six matches as guests to the Phobians in Accra.

Probable line ups:

Aduana XI: GK Joseph Addo, Isaac Kwain, Hafiz Adams, Farouk Adams, Bright Adjei, Samuel Bioh, Emmanuel Akuoko, Yahaya Mohammed, Pius Asante Yeboah, Justice Anane

Hearts of Oak: GK Richmond Ayi, Fatawu Mohammed, Raddy Ovuaka, Nuru Sulley, Mohammed Alhassan, Benjamin Agyare, Salifu Ibrahim, Benjamin Afutu, Patrick Razak, Emmanuel Nettey, Francis Ansah Botchway, Daniel Afriyie.

Match officials:

REFEREE: Andrews Awurisa

ASSISTANTS: Sintim Musah & Richard Appiah

4TH REFEREE: Musah Mubarik

MATCH COMMISSIONER: Andrews Tamakloe

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: Desmond Worlanyo