We Are Fully Concentrated - Atingah

Accra Hearts of Oak central defender, Vincent Atingah has said the team is fully concentrated and focused on the task ahead now that they have taken leadership of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) table.

The Phobians moved top of the log with their hard-fought 1-0 victory away to Berekum Chelsea last Sunday as previous leaders, Wa All Stars lost, and, the big man says they are determined to keep their position at the top.

He told the clubs official newspaper, the Hearts News that they will work extra hard to maintain top spot as they chase a first league title since the season of 2008/09.

“We will not be complacent by our position on the league table,” Atingah said, adding that there are a lot more matches to play with those behind them eager to take advantage of any slip-up on their part.

“There are 19 more games to be played in the GPL, and, every point is important; we will therefore work extra hard to win as many of them as possible to clinch the title at the end o the campaign,” he said.

Hearts of Oak will be engaged in a friendly encounter with lower tier side Storm Stars Academy at Larteh Akwuapem on Sunday as the GPL takes a break this weekend.

They lead the standing with 21 points after 11 games, and will next host Sekondi Hasaacas at the Accra Sports Stadium next Wednesday when the competition resumes.

We Are Fully Concentrated - Atingah

We Are Ready For Berekum Chelsea Game – Coach Keni

Accra Hearts of Oak coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi has said his side is ready for their next Ghana Premier League (GPL) game as they seek to get back to winning ways after losing their last league fixture.

The Phobians will travel to the Brong Ahafo region to face the might of Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park and Coach Keni said they will rise up to the challenge.

He has overseen the team’s training this week to the Legon Ajax Park in preparation for this encounter and hopes it will reflect in their play on Sunday.

“Training has been very good and the players have made a very good effort,” he said, adding that “we will definitely are ready for the game”.

The Phobians will be out to defend their unbeaten away record in the league this season, and, most importantly, restore confidence to the side after their painful loss to Kotoko last Monday.

“Our away form has been good and we hope to continue with that in this game,” Coach Keni said, insisting that they are not under pressure to perform going into this game after losing to their bitter rivals.

“Our players are mentally ready and focused to beat Chelsea. Every game we play, either home or away, we are going in for three points and we will do our best,” the Japanese-American said.

The Phobians will depart Accra to Berekum on Saturday morning for Sunday’s game against a Chelsea side that has won all their five home games this season.

 

We Are Ready For Berekum Chelsea Game – Coach Keni

Coach Adepa Is A Reason We Are Doing Well – Richard Arthur

Wa All Stars attacker Richard Arthur insists their coach Enus Adepa is one of the reasons the team is doing well in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) this season.

The northern club has made an amazing start to the season as they sit top of the GPL log with 14 points from the opening six games of the season and are also undefeated.

Arthur who has scored two goals this season, has lauded the influence of Coach Adepa for the superb season his side are enjoying in the GPL  and believes they could go on to do great things this season.

“The influence of Coach Adepa has been great on the squad this season and he is part of the many reasons why we are doing well in the league,” Arthur said.

He believes the tactical ingenuity of the gaffer is what has propelled the team to the top of the league and stressed that they will press on for the rest of the season.

Arthur played an instrumental role in helping All Stars end the unbeaten run of Accra Hearts of Oak with a 3-1 win at the Accra Sports Stadium last Sunday in their GPL encounter.

He would hope to keep his good form going when they take on Ebusua Dwarfs in their next GPL game on Sunday at the Wa Stadium where they have won all their three games.

Coach Adepa Is A Reason We Are Doing Well – Richard Arthur

We Are Sorry For All Stars" Defeat - Cosmos Dauda

Accra Hearts of Oak striker, Cosmos Dauda has issued an apology to fans of Accra Hearts of Oak following their Ghana Premier League (GPL) defeat to Wa All Stars in Accra last Sunday.

The Phobians lost 1-3 at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium to the northern club in a battle of two unbeaten sides in the topmost liner of the Match-Day Six GPL fixtures over the weekend.

Dauda, who came on as a substitute in the game, said the players feel disappointed with the result and promised that they will bounce back stronger in their next game.

“We fell short on the day, and, All Stars deserved their win and we congratulate them on this,” he said after the game.

“We apologize to our die-hard fans and appreciate the love they have showed us throughout the season,” he added.

Dauda promised that they will work hard to bounce back to winning ways after seeing their unbeaten run to the season ended by All Stars on Sunday.

All Stars sit top of the GPL table with 14 points after six games, and, remains the league’s only undefeated side going into the next round of games at the weekend.

Hearts will travel to the Brong Ahafo region to play debutants, Techiman City on Sunday in what promises to be another tough game for the capital club.

We Are Sorry For All Stars" Defeat - Cosmos Dauda