Hearts Of Oak thrash lower-tier side Banana FC in friendly ahead of Karela United trip

Hearts dismantle lower-tier side 4-1 in build-up friendly ahead of Karela showdown
The Phobians ran riot over Banana FC in a low key friendly tie at their training grounds on Tuesday

Ghana Premier League title contenders Hearts of Oak ran riot over lower-tier side Banana FC in a low key training game on Tuesday at the club’s training grounds.

Samuel Boadu lined up Congolese Raddy Ovouka, Ivorian Eric Dizan, Kwadwo Obeng Junior and Michelle Sarpong in a highly dominant performance which produced four goals.

Striker Isaac Mensah opened the floodgates for the resurgent Phobians as he scored the opening goal through the penalty spot inside the opening 15 minutes.

Winger Michelle Sarpong added the second goal moments later following a beautiful combination play from the right.

Youngster Daniel Nana Yeboah and a trialist scored the 4th goal before the visitors pulled one back.

Hearts take on Karela United FC on Sunday in a matchday 20 clash.

Hearts Starting lineup

Benjamin Nana Yeboah
Larry sumaila
Raddy Ovouka
Caleb Amankwa
James Sewornu
Benjamin Afutu Kotey
Dominic Eshun
Mitchell Sarpong
Obeng Junior
Eric Dizan
Isaac Mensah

ByEl Akyereko