2022/23 GPL Week 18 Preview: Hearts of Oak host Aduana Stars in a top-of-the-table clash

Second placed Accra Hearts of Oak will battle leaders Aduana Stars on at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

The two teams are separated by four points – with Aduana Stars sitting at the top of the table with 32 points while Hearts of Oak occupy the second spot with 28 points.

The leaders won the first leg 1-0 and will be hoping to do the double over Hearts of Oak to brighten their title credentials. Hearts of Oak have won two, drawn two and lost one in their last five matches while Aduana Stars have two wins, two draws and one loss in their last five betPawa Premier League outings.

The Ogya lads have added to the stables Hans Kwofie, Zakaria Mumuni, Elvis Opoku, Richard Danso and Daniel Darkwah. Coach Samuel Fabin will have selection headache going into the game as Godfred Poku Wakii, Stepehen Anokye Badu, Kwame Adom Frimpong and Justus Torsutsey are all available for selection.

Hearts of Oak were boosted by the Gladson Awako, Konadu Yiadom, Seidu Suraj and Dennis Korsah in the game against Berekum Chelsea as they scored three late goals to beat the former champions 3-1 in Accra.

New signings Kwabena Anane, Albert Eonde and Linda Mtange were the toast of fans on Sunday following a dilatable display against Berekum Chelsea. A win for Aduana Stars will extend their lead at the top of the table while Hearts of Oak will reduce the point’s gap to one if they pick the three points.

The match which is scheduled for 3pm kick off will be broadcast live on StarTimes Adepa channel 247.