Ghana Premier League Giants Hearts of oak will seek to keep their winning momentum going when they host relegation threatening side Elmina Sharks at the Accra sports stadium on Sunday evening.
A win for Phobians will be the first time this season that the Accra-based club has won three consecutive games in the league.
Having won against King Faisal, Bechem United in their last two games, Hearts will be motivated and will go for the winning.
Sharks have been poor this season basically due to financial issues, which has caused the departure of some key players, though they will seek to get something against Hearts, they will have to work extra hard to stand a chance.
Team news:
Coach Samuel Boadu doesn’t have any serious injuries to worry about, though he will miss the services of embattled Lawale Mamali, Experience Nuru Sulley will be available for selection after serving a one-game ban against Bechem
Meanwhile, Coach Odartey Lamptey has all his players available for selection
H2H last 5 meetings in all competitions
Sharks 1-1 Hearts
Hearts 1-1 Sharks
Hearts 3-1 Sharks
Sharks 1-0 Hearts
Hearts 1-2 Sharks
Hearts’ probable lineup:Richard Attah, Fatawu Mohammed, Robert Addo Sowah, Mohammed Alhassan, Raddy Ovouka, Benjamin Afutu, Salifu Ibrahim, Umar Manaf, Razak Patrick, Victor Aidoo, Obeng Jr Kwadwo.
Sharks’ Probable line-up
Lord Martey Bawa, Suraj Ibrahim, Godwin Edwin Acheampong, Kingsley Agyei, Ishmael Hammond (C), Daniel Nii Adjei, John Nyamekye, Edmond Asiedu, Kingsley Braye, Benjamin Bernard Boateng, Augustine Owusu
Players to watch: Salifu Ibrahim and Benjamin Bernard Boateng
Prediction: Hearts 2-1 Shark
Channel: Adepa Channel on Startimes.
Time: 6 pm