Hearts of Oak legends 20-man squad for FA Cup curtain raiser clash with Kotoko announced [Ablade Morgan, Don Botey included]

Accra Hearts of Oak have unveiled a glittering 20-man squad of club legends who will take on their historic rivals Asante Kotoko in a special curtain-raiser match ahead of the 2025 MTN FA Cup final on Sunday, June 15.

The much-anticipated legends clash will precede the main final between Asante Kotoko and lower-tier side Golden Kick at the Accra Sports Stadium. Organised as part of the FA Cup celebrations, the match promises to rekindle memories of Ghana football’s golden era and give fans a nostalgic thrill.

The Hearts of Oak legends squad is stacked with some of the most iconic players in the club’s history household names who defined generations with their skill, passion, and loyalty to the Phobian crest.

Three of Hearts’ greatest ever shot-stoppers headline the team. Sammy Adjei, a former national team hero and CAF Champions League winner, will once again don the gloves alongside James Nanor and the dependable Eben Dida.

This solid backline includes Jacob Nettey, who captained the Phobians to CAF Champions League glory in 2000, and Dan Quays, known for his tough tackling and consistency at right-back. Amankwah Mireku, a former captain, brings leadership and composure to the defence.

The midfield is laced with flair and grit. Ablade Morgan and Charles Allotey were known for their vision and creativity, while Adah Tetteh provided the steel. Wisdom Abbey and Nanka Bruce will offer tactical balance in the engine room.

The attacking unit is headlined by Charles Taylor and Bernard Don Bortey, the fearsome duo who dazzled fans and defenders alike in Hearts’ treble-winning season in 2000. Douglas Nkrumah and Takyi Mensah round off a potent frontline capable of thrilling the crowd once again.

Hearts of Oak’s list include, Charles Taylor, Douglas Nkrumah, Emmanuel Armah, Eric Donkor, Bernard Don Bortey, Sammy Adjei, Dan Quaye, Amankwah Mireku, Adjah Tetteh, Ablardey Morgan, Eric Nyarko, and Emmanuel Osei, among others.

The curtain raiser match promises to be an entertaining showcase of skill and experience, featuring some of Ghana’s most revered football icons.

Below is the full list for the Phobians Legends for MTN FA Cup curtain raiser game against Asante Kotoko;

Goal Keepers

1.Eben Dida
2 Sammy Adjei
3.James Nanor
4.Amankwa Mireku
5.Jacob Nettey
6.Dan Quaye
7.Agyah Tetteh
8.Ablade Morgan
9.Wisdom Aglezo
10.Charles Allotey
11.Charles TAYLOR
12.DON Bortey
13.Wisdom Abbey
14.Nanka Bruce
15.Quartei Quartey
16.Eric Nyarko
17.Douglas Nkrumah
18.Kwabena Boafo
19.Takyi Mensah
20.Agyeman Duah

The curtain raiser is scheduled to kick off at 2:45 pm, providing an electrifying warm-up to the main event.