
After winning their first two games of the Ghana Premier League season, Hearts of Oak are winless in their last two matches and will look to get back on track when they host newly promoted Port City on Sunday. The Phobians made an encouraging start to the campaign but have since recorded a defeat and a draw in their last two outings. Their performances in both games raised questions about their ability to lose. Head coach Neboja Kapor will be hoping for an improved display as Hearts look to silence the doubters and return to winning ways at the University of Ghana Stadium. The club also had to deal with reports of unrest in the camp due to players not being properly selected. Hearts have denied the claims, insisting there are adequate nutritional arrangements for players ahead of matches. The controversy threatened to be a distraction ahead of Sunday’s match, but the club dismissed the reports as they urged supporters to turn out in numbers to support the team. underestimating newcomers. Exactly. Port City are a very good side. They also signed many quality players. They also had quality before the season started and strengthened some lines, Kapor said. We have found some solutions to define our actions and how to block some of their positive aspects as well, he added. Port City went into the game in high spirits after defeating Bechem United in the previous outing. The win was their third of the season and moved them up to third in the league table, above Hearts of Oak. The newcomers have made a promising start to life in the top flight and will look to maintain their momentum with another positive result against one of Ghana’s most decorated clubs. Port City are currently two points ahead of Hearts in a possible 6th place with 6 points. 15. Sunday’s match will be the first meeting between the two sides in the Ghana Premier League, with Port City experiencing top level football for the first time in the club’s history. The match also offers the people of Kukurantumi an opportunity to see their club test against one of the traditional powerhouses of Ghanaian football. Port City, however, will be determined to continue their impressive start and leave the University of Ghana Stadium with a result.