Hearts of Oak will lock horns with FC Samartex in a crunchy game at the University of Ghana Stadium in match-day 16 opener of the Ghana Premier League.
Both teams have literally had some similar run so far since the commencement of the ongoing campaign but had managed to still find themselves around the top six on the log.
MATCH PREVIEW
After a vital home win over Nations FC, Hearts of Oak managed to secure a vital away draw against Aduana Stars in Dormaa - a venue that haven’t picked a win at since February 2014.
The game was a very difficult one and nearly got punished by nature after missing numerous opportunities at half time. In the closing moments, goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi came up with a big save to deny Charles Gyamfi Kamara.
On the other hand, FC Samartex got themselves back on winning path with an important 1-0 win over Heart of Lions in a very thrilling clash at Samreboi.
Emmanuel Mamah’s 41st minute goal was enough to hand the Timber Giants all three points in a very thrilling fashion.
Hearts of Oak are occupying fifth spot with 25 points while FC Samartex are in sixth place with 24 points after 15 matches
TEAM NEWS
Both teams have no any major injury situation or concerns at their disposal
LINEUPS
Hearts of Oak: Agbasi (GK), Ali, Ransford, Asibey, Afrane, Karim, Paaku, Karikari, Wayo, Baafi, Issah
Samartex: Zakari (GK), Essien, Acquah, Agbesimah, Afful, Sarpong, Owusu, Dramani, Agyenim, Mamah, Sefah
CHANNELS: TV3, Onua TV
KICKOFF: 15:30GMT (3:30pm)
PREDICTION
We say Hearts of Oak 1-0 FC Samartex
