Nations FC, coming off their first win of the season, will host Hearts of Oak at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese this Sunday.
Both teams are eager to build on much-needed victories following challenging starts to their respective Ghana Premier League campaigns. Nations FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Aduana FC in Dormaa, a notoriously difficult venue, which ended a run of two consecutive draws. Now sitting in 5th place on the league table, Nations FC aims to continue their solid home form, where they remain unbeaten in their last 18 league matches.
Despite their recent success, they have struggled to convert draws into wins, achieving only one victory in their last seven league fixtures. Their matches have also been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals recorded in their last four home games.
Hearts of Oak, currently positioned 11th, will enter this match buoyed by a 2-0 victory over Bechem United— their first of the season following two consecutive defeats. The pressure had been mounting on coach Aboubakar Ouattara, but the Phobians delivered a much-needed performance. After struggling to find the back of the net in previous outings, averaging just 0.67 goals per match, they were more clinical against Bechem.
This match marks the third-ever meeting between the two sides, with their first clash ending in a 1-1 draw and Hearts claiming a 2-0 victory in their most recent encounter.
As both sides aim to maintain momentum, Sunday’s game promises to be an exciting contest, especially with live coverage on Globe TV.
Nations FC will look to extend their unbeaten home streak, while Hearts will seek to build on their improved offensive performance.
