Hackman and Sarpong to start for Portimonense in friendly game

Ghanaian duo Emmanuel Hackman and Edward Sarpong are in line to start for Portimonense against Maritimo in their first pre-season game on Wednesday morning.

The newly promoted side will face fellow Liga NOS outfit Maritimo in a friendly game at the Estadio do Maritimo.

The duo will be in action for Portimonense club which are in preparation for their first ever Portuguese Primeira Liga appearance.

Sarpong played a key role in the club promotion to the Primeira Liga last season after joining them from Getafe youth side last year while Hackman will also test his wits in the game.

Meanwhile, Maritimo are expected to field former Berekum Chelsea captain Abdul Basit in the game as they sharpen their rough edges ahead of the campaign.

The match will kick-off at 9:30 GMT