Young Apostles are set to host Hearts of Oak on Sunday at the Wenchi Sports Stadium in what promises to be an intriguing clash.
Both teams will be eager to secure all three points, with Young Apostles hoping to bounce back from their narrow 1-0 defeat to Berekum Chelsea last week.
Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak are looking to break their streak of goalless draws and find their scoring touch once again.
For Young Apostles, this will be their first-ever top-flight meeting with Hearts of Oak, and they’ll be keen to make a statement in front of their home crowd.
The newly promoted team have shown flashes of promise, particularly in their recent 3-2 win over the Aduana FC. However, inconsistency has plagued their early-season form, with only one win in their last five matches, two losses, and two draws.
Hearts of Oak, on the other hand, have been defensively solid but struggle to convert chances, having scored just two goals in their last four matches. Coach Aboubakar Ouattara acknowledges the challenge ahead, stating that the Young Apostles are a strong side not to be underestimated.
“Young Apostles are one of the strong teams so this is not a small match. It’s one of the tough matches we are going to play in Wenchi and we hope we can deliver but we can’t say it’s easy because they are new and now coming to the Premier League,” he said.
Hearts have been inconsistent as well, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches, but they remain a formidable side with a rich history.
The match is expected to be closely contested, with both sides having something to prove. Young Apostles will aim to capitalize on home advantage, while Hearts of Oak will look to rediscover their winning form and boost their standing in the league.