Hearts of Oak will play as guest to Nations FC
Nations FC, fresh off their first win of the season, will host Hearts of Oak at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese on Sunday.
Both teams are looking to build on much-needed victories after challenging starts to their respective Ghana Premier League campaigns.
Nations FC earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over Aduana FC in Dormaa, a notoriously difficult venue, ending a run of two consecutive draws.
Now sitting 5th in the league table, Nations will be aiming to continue their solid form at home, where they have remained unbeaten in their last 18 league matches.
However, they’ve struggled to convert draws into wins, managing just one victory in their last seven league fixtures.
Their games have also been low-scoring affairs, with under 2.5 goals in their last four home matches.
Hearts of Oak, currently 11th, will enter this match buoyed by a 2-0 victory over Bechem United, their first of the season after back-to-back defeats.
The pressure had been mounting on coach Aboubakar Ouattara, but the Phobians delivered a much-needed performance.
Hearts had struggled to find the back of the net in previous games, averaging just 0.67 goals per match this season, but were more clinical against Bechem.
This will be the third-ever meeting between the two sides. Their first clash ended in a 1-1 draw, but Hearts claimed a 2-0 victory in the most recent encounter.
With both sides eager to maintain momentum, Sunday’s game promises to be a thrilling contest, especially with live coverage on Globe TV.
Nations FC will look to extend their unbeaten home streak, while Hearts will aim to build on their improved form in front of goal.
With both teams needing points to climb the table, this could be a closely fought and low-scoring affair.
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