Medeama SC will cross swords with giants Hearts of Oak in a Friday night football to kickstart match-week 9 of 2024/25 Ghana Premier League at the new TnA Stadium.
Coincidentally, both teams met exactly on this day last year in a game Hearts of Oak took out the then defending champions by 3-1, courtesy an own goal and a brace from Hamza Issah.
The 'Phobians' last won in Tarkwa in early 2023 having lost three of their last four visits to Medeama's former home grounds Akoon Park
After giving away a two-lead last week in Dormaa, the 2023 champions will definitely head into this game with so much determination and will fight for nothing but all three points as they look to seek redemption.
MATCH PREVIEW
The Mauves and Yellows thought they were winning in Dormaa last week against Aduana Stars in a game they were 2-0 up with nineteen minutes to go but ended up playing a pulsating 2-2 draw after full time.
Medeama SC were in a two-goal lead thanks to goals from David Boison Frimpong and Derrick Fordjour but all were subsequently cancelled out in what was an exciting fixture last week.
However, Hearts of Oak had their recent five-game unbeaten run halted last week after losing painfully by 0-1 against Bibiani Goldstars at home.
The Rainbow Club were really dominant in the game but faced a much more tougher opposition with Atta Kumi's 70th minute goal making the difference.
Young-sensation Hamza Issah seven minutes later, had a penalty to level the score but eventually had his kick saved by goalkeeper Emmanuel Kobi.
TEAM NEWS
Both teams haven't reported any major injuries or suspension concerns from their last matches and will have a full strength squad for the game.
Coach Nebojsa Kapor has stated his lads are every ready for the game and added he is excited and prepared for challenges like these.
Coach Aboubakar Ouattara on the opposition end, will also welcome back the return of Yahaya Adraman who wasn't in the squad for their last game.
LINEUPS
Medeama SC: Kubi, Nurudeen, Cudjoe, Prosper, Kamaradini, Sulemana, Babil, Boison, Mantey, Braye, Taylor
Hearts of Oak: Asare, Adraman, Amankwah, Amofa, Asibey, Collinson, Ramzy, Hussein, Saani, Afriyie, Hamza
PREDICTION
We say Medeama SC 1-0 Hearts of Oak
CHANNELS: AFA Sports, Metro TV, Original TV and Net2 TV
KICKOFF TIME: 18:00GMT (6:00pm)
