Hearts of Oak will hit the road to play as guests to champions FC Samartex in what will be an enticing GPL match-day 17 fixture at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex.
The champions despite their recent string of poor results have gotten some motivation coming into this fixture derived from their last win and will hope to pounce on the same momentum going forward.
The 'Phobians' also, have been really impressive in the ongoing campaign and will head into this game looking to extend their winning streak and also record their first ever win in Samreboi after two attempts.
MATCH PREVIEW
FC Samartex after being held by Nations FC to a pulsating draw, redeemed themselves with an important 0-1 away win over Aduana Stars in the last round of matches.
Solomon Adjei's 62nd minute goal was enough to hand the Timber Giants the precious win in Dormaa in what was a very difficult task to accomplish.
However, three consecutive wins definitely shows how mentally strong the 'Phobians' are having won all their matches since their defeat to bitter rivals Asante Kotoko.
They extended their recent winning streak to three after yet again pouncing on Ahmed Ramzy Yussif's beautiful goal to narrowly edge Legon Cities FC by 1-0.
Hearts of Oak are currently occupying the fifth spot with 28 points, while FC Samartex sit on the eighth position with 21 points.
TEAM NEWS
The appointment of Christopher Ennin has really brought some level of confidence in the Samartex squad who are very desperate coming into this game.
New captures Awuah Dramani and Emmanuel Kofi Essien have all been unveiled and will be available for selection.
On the opposition end, coach Aboubakar Ouattara has a full strength squad for the game except Seth Osei who was unveiled couple of days ago by the club.
Starman Saani Mohammed is also no more following his transfer to Danish side AC Horsens. Michael Amofa returns while Emmanuel Amankwah will be out due to suspension.
LINEUPS
FC Samartex: Baah (GK), Acquah, Siaw, Tetteh, Agbesimah, Adjei, Adabo, Sarpong, Gyetuah, Mamah, Mankuyeli
Hearts of Oak: Asare (GK), Adraman, Ransford, Asibey, Amofa, Collinson, Ramzy, Hussein, Mawuli, Boateng, Hamza
CHANNELS: AFA Sports, Metro TV, Original TV, Net2 TV
KICKOFF: 15:00GMT (3:00pm)
PREDICTION
We say FC Samartex 1-1 Hearts of Oak
