Super Clash: Hearts of Oak-Asante Kotoko derby confirmed for 20 Feb in Accra
Source: www.ghanasoccernet.com
The Ghana Premier League has announced the derby clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko will be played on 20 February 2022.
A statement read: ”The Matchweek 7 outstanding match will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium and will kick off at 3pm.
”The fixture was postponed due to Hearts of Oak’s participation in the CAF competition preliminary matches.
”This will be final outstanding match to round up the first round of the 2021/22 League season.”
Defending champions have struggled to replicate the performance which saw then brush aside teams last term.
Super Clash: Hearts of Oak-Asante Kotoko derby confirmed for 20 Feb in Accra
Head coach Samuel Boadu saw his side suffer elimination from the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.
Kotoko look revived and revitalized under new coach Prosper Narteh Ogum who is picking up points in the league.
But their season suffered a nosedive when they got eliminated from Ghana FA MTN FA Cup by city-rivals King Faisal.
Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richmond Ayi will be out for ‘some days’ after suffering a groin injury during Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Bechem United.
The club’s new No.1 had to be substituted after just 32 minutes at the Accra Sports Stadium against the Hunters.
Ben Mensah took over his position.
Richmond Ayi on stretch after picking up injury
The club later revealed: ”Our team Doctor has confirmed that @AyiRichmond has a minor groin injury. He is been taken care of and will be out for some days.”
Source: www.ghanasoccernet.com
