Accra Hearts of Oak will make a return to the Accra Sports stadium to square off with Bechem United on Match Day 11 of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday. The Phobians who are recovering from a slow start to the season make a return to the national stadium for the first time since Sunday, November 28, when they hosted Algerian side J.S Saoura in the 1stleg of the CAF Confederation Cup play offs.
Hearts of Oak have won three and drawn one of their last four Premier League matches since their exit from the CAF Inter Club competitions following victories against Elmina Sharks (1-0), Accra Lions (2-0) and Berekum Chelsea (2-0) – and Christmas eves’ 2-2 draw against Dreams FC.
Four points separate the two sides – as Bechem United find themselves four points clear – sitting in 4th place with 17 points five places above Accra Hearts of Oak who are on 13 points with two games in hand.
Kofi Kordzie would seek to continue from where he left off having netted twice in midweek against Berekum Chelsea at the Cape Coast stadium.
Last season’s top performer Afriyie Barnie is also picking up the pieces after scoring in two successive matches against Accra Lions and Dreams FC. A win for Hearts will add to their steady rise in the League standings despite having two outstanding matches.
Bechem United have been highly impressive in the opening stages of the season – after winning five, drawing two and losing three in their 10 outings. However, their record on the road has been nothing but poor – having lost three and drawn two in five matches.
They picked up a vital point against Great Olympics during their last visit to the Accra Sports stadium and would savour that moment heading into this encounter.
The match is scheduled for live Broadcast on StarTimes Adepa channel 247 on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 3pm.