Wednesday 29 April 2015

AshantiGold- Hearts of Oak preview: Miners hope to finish first round still on top

Robert Dabuo-Ashgold The Obuasi lads are aiming at maintaining their three-point gap as the first round of the Ghana Premier League ends on Wednesday
AshGold face yet another tough test as they host Accra Hearts of Oak at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi on Wednesday as the curtain is drawn on the first round of the league.
Bashir Hayford’s men have enjoyed a good first round campaign, having stayed on top of the log for many weeks, and with Aduana Stars breathing down their necks, the Miners should be bent on clinching all three points at stake.
Hearts, on the other hand, have had a rough first round campaign, despite chalking impressive results in the Caf Confederation Cup.
The Phobians, who lie 10th on the log, are just two points away from safety, but a win could take them very close to the top four as well.
Herbert Addo will be hoping to use the match to prepare his side for Caf Confederation Cup encounter with AC Djoliba during the weekend.
The former champions defeated the Malian club 2-1 in the first leg and are favoured to progress to the next stage.
Addo seems to be more concerned about the GPL match with his former side before even thinking about continental assignments.
 “We know that the game will not be easy but we are also aware that we have to pick up three points on the road. We will begin preparations for the Djoliba game once the game with AshGold is over,” he toldGhanasoccernet.
Striker Gilbert Fiamenyo will also be hoping to add on to his eight-goal haul after being overtaken by Medeama’ s Nathaniel Asamoah, and also joined on eight goals by three other players.


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