Accra Hearts of Oak got their pre-season friendly match campaign off to a flying start with a commanding 7-1 win over Mamprobi Afa at the Kpobiman training complex on Saturday morning.
The game was structured into three halves of 40 minutes each, giving both technical teams ample opportunity to assess their players and try out various tactical setups.
From the onset, the Phobians stamped their authority on the game with confident passing, sharp movement, and purposeful attacking play. Their early dominance resulted in two well-taken goals before Mamprobi Afa managed to respond with a goal of their own, ending the first session 2-1 in favour of Hearts.
The second half saw the Phobians shift into a higher gear, completely controlling the game and adding four more goals. Assistant Coach Abdul Gazale could be seen actively guiding the players from the touchline, while Head Coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani observed closely, offering strategic directives from the bench.
The final session was a more competitive affair, with both teams displaying flashes of brilliance and testing each other across the pitch. However, the Phobians sealed the performance with a final goal, much to the delight of the fans present, who were clearly enjoying the new tactical identity being implemented by Coach Didi.
The match ended in a comprehensive 7-1 victory for Hearts of Oak, a solid statement as the team begins its preparations for the upcoming season.
The Phobians will continue with their pre-season schedule in the coming days as they build towards a strong 2025/26 campaign.
Below is Hearts of Oak’s starting XI for each of the three halves:
First Set
Sherif Shaiub
Michael Otoo ( Mahatma brother)
Samuel Amankwaa
Baba Adamu
Oppong Afrane
Rocky Dwamena
Raphael Amponsah
Martin Karikari
Raphael (justify)
Mawuli Wayo
Kwabena Boateng
Second Set
Benjamin Asare
Amankwaa Baafi
Ransford Mensah
Godwin Cudjoe (justify)
Kelvin Asibey
Kwesi Asmah
Collinson
George ( Accra Lion )
Aziz Adam
Asubonteng
Prince Owusu Kwabena.
Third Set
Stephen ( justify)
Isaac ( justify)
Oga ( Nigerian)
Ali Mohammed
Abdul ( justify)
Shadrack Addo
Zaiud (John paintsil player)
Caleb ( justify)
Maxwell Opoku ( Olympics)
Henry Kweku Mensah ( kwadaso messi)
Hamza
Credit: Accra Hearts of Oak
