Confirmed Hearts of Oak starting XI against Kotoku Royals – Antwi, Fatawu, and Suraj benched; Barnieh leads the attack

Hearts of Oak head coach, Slavko Matić has announced his starting line-up for today’s tie against Kotoku Royals at the Cape Coast Stadium.

The Rainbows are approaching the match in a good mood having secured victories in 2 straight games against Bibiani Gold Stars and Real Bamako.

Today’s game promises to be an exciting encounter as the Phobians seek to claim their second victory in the league.

Kotoku Royals, on the other hand, are approaching the match after a defeat from Bechem United last Sunday. They are not able to secure a win in 3 straight games. They opened the season with a goal victory over Accra Lions at home.

In Slavko Matić’s line-up, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh is starting after returning from the Black Meteors camp.

Richmond Ayi will start in goals with Inkoom, Korsah, Konadu Yiadom and Robert Addo Sowah playing as the back four.

Gladson Awako who scored the team’s winning goal last weekend will partner Eric Esso in the midfield while Daniel Afriyie Barnieh leads the attack.

Hearts of Oak’s Starting XI against Kotoku Royals

Richmond Ayi
Samuel Inkoom
Dennis Korsah
Konadu Yiadom
Robert Sowah
Caleb Amankwah
Gideon Asante
Eric Esso
Gladson Awako
Salifu Ibrahim
Daniel Afriyie Barnie

SUBSTITUTION

Eric Ofori Antwi (GK)
Fatawu Mohammed
Rashid Okine
Zakari Yakubu
Adomako Baafi
Jeordan Otanga
Isaac Mensah
Suraj Seidu
Benjamin Yorke