Hearts of Oak will hit the road to play as guests to Bechem United on Friday, October 3, at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park to kickoff Ghana Premier League match-day 4.
While Hearts have the edge in their last three league meetings, Bechem won their last game which was played early this year signifying how balanced matches between these clubs are in most occasions.
The Hunters remain winless in their opening three games with two loses and are hoping to make amends this time to get their first victory while the Phobians are hoping to maintain their perfect start to the new campaign.
MATCH PREVIEW
Bechem United have had a very sloppy start despite making some decent signings as they are still in search of their first win after the opening three games.
The Neon-Greens lost away at Bibiani GoldStars on the opening day, got held by Basake Holy Stars next at home before losing narrowly away at Heart of Lions in the last round of matches and are in for nothing but redemption this time around.
However, Hearts of Oak have been faring so well under Didi Dramani and the glimpses of what they showed in the off season is beginning to portray in the main campaign with a convincing run of two wins and a draw so far
The ‘Phobians haven’t looked back since their draw against newbies Hohoe United in their first game and have responded quickly with two consecutive victories and a win in this game will see them clinch back the top-spot.
After returning on winning ways with a 1-0 win away at Dreams FC, the Rainbow Club nipped on Enoch Asubonteng’s first half strike to record another vital 1-0 win over Eleven Wonders last week to mark their second straight victory.
Hearts of Oak are currently occupying the 3rd spot after three matches with 7 points while Bechem United are in 15th with just one.
TEAM NEWS
Coach Desmond Issah Botchway has no any doubt concerns coming into this game and has been handed a huge boost with the return of veteran Augustine Okrah - who had a full session in their last training.
Former Manchester City Academy star Aminu Mohammed is also available and is expected to mark his competitive debut for the Hunters today
On the other hand, coach Didi Dramani didn’t have any suspension and injury concerns from their last game.
Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare will definitely be highly motivated coming into the game to justify why his fourth straight Black Stars invite is based on nothing but merit.
LINEUPS
Bechem United: Asiedu (GK), Afranie, Sanut, Baba Moro, Acheampong, Boa-At, Amankwah, Sefa, Sakitey, Abban, Darlvin
Hearts of Oak: Asare (GK), Baafi, Ransford, Oppong, Ali, Karim, Amponsah, Paaku, Asubonteng, Karikari, Hamza,
CHANNELS: TV3, Onua TV
KICKOFF: 15:00GMT (3:00pm)
PREDICTION
We say Bechem United 1-1 Hearts of Oak
