2022/23 Ghana Premier League: Week 2 Preview – Hearts of Oak vs Great Olympics

Published on: 16 September 2022

Hearts of Oak will be hoping to bounce back from their matchday 1 defeat to Aduana Stars when they host Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

The Phobians suffered a 1-0 loss to Aduana Stars while Great Olympics got off to a good start with a 1-0 victory at home against Bechem United in the Ghana Premier League opening day.

Samuel Ashie Quaye’s goal was enough for the Dade boys to pick all point at stake last Saturday.

On Sunday, the Phobians will renew their rivalry with the Dade Boys at the Accra Sports Stadium, with both teams heading into the match with the motive of winning the bragging right in the Ga Manste derby.

The FA Cup holders have lost their last two games against Great Olympics in the Ghana Premier League and will hope to change the narrative when they lock horn on Sunday.

Samuel Boadu side can count on Afriyie Barnieh, Mohammed Alhassan, Gladson Awako as they seek to pick their first win of the season.

It is likely that, Konadu Yiadom, who joined the club in the just ended transfer window could make his debut for the Phobians having trained with his teammates in the course of the week.

Olympics trainer, Yaw Preko, will hope to emulate Annor Walker to keep the clubs winning run against Hearts of Oak.

The GHALCA Top 6 winners sit 4th on the league table with 3 points whiles Hearts of Oak occupies 15th position without a point.

The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for Sunday at 3pm.

Footballghana.com predicts a 1-1 drawn game between Hearts of Oak and Olympics.

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