2020/21 GPL: Match Preview: Hearts Of Oak aim second straight win in clash against Elmina Sharks

Hearts of Oak faces Elmina Sharks on Sunday in a match-day 25 of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League at the Accra Sports Stadium

The game which is expected to be full of fireworks will kick off at 6 pm local time.

The Phobians will be looking forward to securing a second consecutive victory after they pipped Bechem 1-0 in mid-week at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park – their first win in 7 years.

Enterprising midfielder, Ibrahim Sslifu snatched the only goal on the day, ending the Hunters’ long home invincibility record.

Hearts are on excellent form and victory over the Sharks will strengthen their title chances. Hearts are currently on 40 points and sit on the second spot with a 4-point difference from Asante Kotoko – who are occupying the to spot. 

But coach Samuel Boadu’s side will again be without some of key players due to injury. Nurudeen is currently in a recovery state and Frederick Ansah Botchwey is still out due to a groin injury.

Samuel Boadu’s charges have lost one, drawn one and won two in their last four outings – heading into this game, they are buoyed by the rare win in Bechem.

Sharks are expected to provide a stiffer opposition as they continue their quest to beat the drop at the end of the season.

They have not been impressive on the road in the current campaign.

They have amassed four points from their three matches.

They won 2-1 against AshantiGold in match day 22 before falling to Inter Allies 2-0 in the following week.

They were held 1-1 at home by Karela United FC in match day 24.

They have 30 points seated 12th on the league table.

Elmina Sharks hosted the Phobians in the first round of the league with both teams scoring.

James Bissue found the net for Elmina Sharks whiles a beautiful header from Victor Aidoo from a Fatawu cross brought the phobians level to end the game 1–1.

The match will be shown live on StarTimes Adepa channel 247.