2024/25 Ghana Premier League: Hearts of Oak vs FC Samartex - Preview, Team News, Lineups, Kickoff, P

Hearts of Oak will face FC Samartex at the Ohene Gyan Stadium. This match is the final fixture of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.

The 'Phobians' are on a five-match unbeaten run. They need a victory to secure a top-four finish. They missed out on the championship this season.

FC Samartex won their last match at home. They aim to end the season with another win.

MATCH PREVIEW

Hearts of Oak have had good results recently. They extended their winning streak to three games. Last week, they beat Legon Cities FC 2-0.

Kwame Boateng scored first in the 21st minute. Michael Awuah Mensah added another goal in the second half.

FC Samartex bounced back from a loss against Nations FC. They won 2-1 against Aduana Stars at Nsenkyire Sports Complex. Baba Musah Hamadu scored early, but Kelvin Obeng equalized before halftime. Isaac Afful scored late to secure the win.

Currently, Hearts of Oak sit in fifth place with 55 points. FC Samartex follows closely in sixth place with 51 points.

TEAM NEWS

Both teams have strong squads for this match. Benjamin Asare returns from national duty for Hearts of Oak. He will replace Sharif Shuaib as goalkeeper.

LINEUPS

Hearts: Asare (GK), Awuah, Amankwah, Yiadom, Asibey, Amponsah, Asubonteng, Asmah, Hussein, Boateng, Afriyie

FC Samartex: Rafique (GK), Sewornu, Siaw, Gyabeng, Abusah, Adabo, Sarpong, Dramani, Essien, Hamadu, Mamah

KICKOFF: 15:00 GMT (3:00 PM)

PREDICTION

We predict Hearts of Oak will win 1-0 against FC Samartex.