After a promising run that saw the Phobians rise into the Premier League’s top four during February and March, their campaign has recently stalled. Aboubakar Ouattara’s men have managed just one win in their last five league matches (D2, L2), dropping to 7th place on the table with 41 points. Despite their struggles, Hearts boast one of the league’s best defensive records, conceding just 17 goals while scoring 22.
At home, the Phobians have been inconsistent, with three wins and two defeats in their last five matches. However, history is on their side — Hearts have never lost at home to Karela United in the league since 2020, a record they’ll be eager to preserve and build on this Sunday.
Karela United find themselves deep in relegation trouble. A 2-0 loss to defending champions FC Samartex 1996 on Wednesday dropped them into 16th place with 28 points from 27 matches. Offensively, they’ve struggled all season, scoring just 17 goals — the joint-lowest tally in the league — while conceding 22.
Nurudeen Amadu’s side also has one of the league’s poorest away records and is winless in their last five matches on the road (D1, L4). A visit to the capital to face Hearts of Oak presents a daunting task, but Karela will be hoping to defy the odds and pick up a much-needed result.
Below are the squad
Benjamin Asare
Mohammed sherif
Michael Ampadu
Emmanuel Amankwah
Ransford mensah
David oppong Afrane
Konadu Yiadom
Kelvin osei Asibey
Raphael Amponsah
Theophilus collinson
Enock Esubonteng
Kwasi Asmah
Kwabena Boateng
Mohammed Hussein
Mawuli wayo
Martin karkari
Stephen Appiah Asare
Seth osei
Ahmed Ramzy Yussif
Abdul Aziz Adam
Asamoah Boateng Afriyie
Hamza lssah
