GPL Week 24 Preview: Hearts of Oak return to Accra Sports Stadium to host Goldstars

Hearts of Oak are back to the Accra Sports Stadium this weekend to face Bibiani Goldstars in matchday 24 of the Ghana Premier League.

The Phobians returns to their favourite grounds after spending a couple of weeks playing their home games away from the Accra Sports Stadium due to the African Games competition.

The 2004 CAF Confederations Cup winners are aiming to beat Goldstars to bounce back to winning ways after succumbing to a 2-1 defeat against league leaders, Samartex two-weeks ago.

The defeat against the Timber giants was their under Ivorian trainer Aboubakar Ouattara, ending their eight games unbeaten streak.

Hearts of Oak have been impressive under the Ivorian coach, who joined the club before the start of the second round of the season. They have managed two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five games.

The rainbow boys are 9th on the Ghana Premier League table with 33 points and are aiming for maximum points against Goldstars to push them further on the league log.

Ouattara and his charges are brimming with confidence ahead of the much-anticipated clash scheduled for Sunday. The Premier League giants will be aiming for the three points to put smiles in the faces of their teaming fans upon their return to the Accra Sports Stadium.

The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw at the Duns Park and Hearts of Oak will be yearning for victory this time on home turf.

Hearts of Oak are ahead in their last five meetings with Goldstars, winning three and drawing two in the process.

Bibiani Goldstars, on the other hand, have just been brilliant in the second half of the campaign. The teams’ outstanding performance in March has earned head coach Frimpong Manso a place in the coach of the month nominees.

The miners are yet to lose a game in the Ghanaian top-flight since their 1-0 defeat to Asante Kotoko on March 1, 2024 at the Baba Yara Stadium. In their last four games, Goldstars have managed two wins and two draws, which serve as a prove to their top form.

With 29 points, Bibiani Goldstars occupies 13th position on the domestic top-flight table.