Three Players Could Debut For Hearts of Oak On Sunday

New Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak,  Sergio Traguil could hand debuts to three of their latest signings when they play Dreams FC on Sunday as the second round of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) begins this weekend.

Razak Patrick and Kassenu Ghandi could make their debut for the Phobians having joined the club in the second transfer window as could Macou Badu who was promoted from the youth side.

All three players have been in training with the Phobians at their Legon Ajax Park training ground since the first round of the seasons ended, and, could be handed a role against the league debutants.

Midfielder Patrick Razak was signed from Division One outfit Tamale Utrecht and, has been very impressive at the Hearts training grounds with some deft touches and moves.

Ghandi, a member of Ghana’s 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup has settled in well among his new colleagues and, could be picked for the left back position ahead of those he is in competition with.

Macou Badu has also looked sharp in training and, although still learning his trade, has put in a strong case for selection ahead of Sunday’s game at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Hearts will also welcome back Thomas Abbey, Samudeen Ibrahim, Inusah Musah and Owusu Bempah who have all recovered from separate injuries and are ready to go this second round.

The new Portuguese coach will therefore have a tough job on hand in picking his team for the game as Hearts go in search of the three points that could send them top of the ladder if other results go their way.

Three Players Could Debut For Hearts of Oak On Sunday

GPL MATCH-Day 16 Preview: Hearts v Dreams FC

TEAM NEWS:

Accra Hearts of Oak will welcome back Soulama Abdoulaye who has finished serving his three-game ban, Thomas Abbey, Richard Yamoah, Owusu Bempah, Samudeen Ibrahim, and Musah Inusah have been in training with the team having recovered from separate injuries and are also in contention for a start.

Razak Patrick and Kassenu Ghandi could make their debut for the Phobians having joined the club in the second transfer window as could Macou Badu who was promoted from the youth side.

Coach Charles Akunnor could give a debut to former Asante Kotoko defender Abeiku Ainooson who is on loan at the club, with goalkeeper Philemon McCarthy also in line to be picked after joining from WAFA.

Preview:

Accra Hearts of Oak will host Dreams FC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday as the second round of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) commences this weekend.

In the first round tie played at the Dawu Park, the points were shared as they played out a 1-1 draw, and, both will be looking to get this round off to a good start with a win.

Dreams FC who are making their debut in the Ghanaian top-flight league, chalked some impressive away wins in the first round at Obuasi against both AshantiGold SC and New Edubiase United and at Cape Coast against Ebusua Dwarfs.

They will be confident of pulling a fast one over Hearts who lost three of their home games in the first round of the competition.

But the Phobians have vowed make full effect of their home games count this second round, and will be up for this one as they welcome their fans back to the Accra Sports Stadium after their two game home ban.

It should be a good game to savour for fans in Accra as premiership football returns after a three week break to the end of the first round of the competition.

Match Facts:

The two sides have only met once in a competitive fixture since Dreams FC joined the elite division at the end of last season. It ended 1-1 at the Dawu Park in the first round of the league with Lawson Bekui scoring for Dreams FC and Paul Acquah replying for the Phobians.

GPL MATCH-Day 16 Preview: Hearts v Dreams FC

Hearts Fans Optimistic Of A Win Over Dreams FC

Fans of Ghana’s Premier club Accra Hearts of Oak are optimistic of a win over Dreams FC on Sunday as the Second Round of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) kicks off this weekend.

Sunday’s game at the Accra Sports Stadium will be the first for their new coach Sergio Traguil who has taken over from Kenichi Yatsuhashi as head of technical duties.

Hearts reached an agreement with the Japanese-American who agreed to cancel his two year contract with the Phobians, and, most fans Sportscrusader.com spoke to, expressed their confidence of a win for the new helmsman.

Most said they want the boys to give of their best on Sunday by going for the win for Hearts of Oak to start the second round on a high note as they chase the title.

The Phobians are fourth on the ladder at the half way mark of the season with 26 points, two adrift of leaders Wa All Stars and a win over Dreams FC on Sunday, could see them jump to the top spot if other results go their way.

Hearts lost three of their home games in the first round of the competition, and, this is a concern for the fans who said. They must improve on this if they are to win the ultimate at the end of the season.

“We did not have a good record at home in the first round and, this accounted for our inability to stay top of the ladder,” one fan said, adding that he hopes both the management and technical team have solved this problem as we head into the second half of the competition.

Most however sounded positive that they could win Sunday’s game against the GPL debutants, a side they drew 1-1 with in the first league game at Dawu.

Hearts Fans Optimistic Of A Win Over Dreams FC