2020/21 Ghana Premier League: Week 12 Match Preview – Medeama vs. Hearts of Oak
Medeama SC will be seeking for three wins on the bounce at the Tarkwa Akoon park when they tackle Hearts of Oak in a crucial fixture on Thursday in the Ghana Premier League.The Yellow and Mauves suffered a 2-0 defeat to Karela United FC last Sunday and will be looking for a rebound against the Phobians.Even though Medeama are having a rollercoaster form at the Akoon park, they have managed back-to-back wins for the first time this season.They have recorded victories in succession against Aduana Stars and Inter Allies FC in Tarkwa.Despite having an unconvincing home, Medeama are still unbeaten at home having won two and drawn three of the five matches in Tarkwa.First choice goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi is making a return to the squad after an ailment took him out of the last three games.Frank Boateng kept posts in his absence.Kwasi Donsu missed last Sunday’s game against Karela due to an injury. He has been ruled out to face the Phobians on Thursday.New signing Amed Toure is still not ready to play for Medeama.Hearts of Oak were handed a reality check last Saturday by traditional rivals Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium.The Rainbow club would want to quickly forget the 2-0 defeat handed to them by Olympics in the Mantse Derby.They are travelling to Tarkwa with the aim of making amends with a victory over Medeama this Thursday.The Phobians are currently lying at the 8th position on the premiership standings with 16 points where they have won 4, drew 4 and lost 3 of their 11 matches this season.Hearts of Oak have not fared well on the road this campaign as they have managed only one match at away and have lost twice in the process.Kostadin Papic is expected to make alterations to the squad that lost to Great Olympics in the regional derby last Sunday in Accra.Goalkeeper Richmond Ayi would be paving way for Richard Attah against the Yellow and Mauves on Thursday.Nigerien international Abdoulrahmane Mamane Lawali is still out with an injury.
