Hearts of Oak legend Don Bortey has called on the management of the club to allow him have talks with the players before the AS Real Bamako clash on Sunday.
The Phobians suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to the Malian side in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederations Cup.
The Phobians will be looking to overturn the tie when they host AS Real Bamako in the return fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.
In an interview with Asempa FM, the former Hearts of Oak star said he will ensure the side repeat the St Georges heroics against the Malian club.
“I am not giving up because this is Hearts of Oak. I know these players don’t have the spirit to play Hearts of Oak but I am pleading with the management to give me the access to speak to the players”
“We did it against St. Georges in Obuasi and I will ensure we repeat that on Sunday against ASR Bamako”