The competition’s record champions have set another astonishing feat by qualifying for a 20th MTN FA Cup finals- more than any other club in the history of the league cup.
Hearts of Oak just like their opponent in the final, Ashanti Gold, the Phobians have had a remarkable adventure scoring 14 goals throughout the knockout stages while having the best defence, conceding just one goal.
The Rainbow side despite being the record-holders last won the trophy in 2000, which is 21 years now.
Meanwhile, they are into their second consecutive finals after a Saddick Adams hat-trick in Tamale shut their dreams of lifting the trophy in 2017 when they were 3-1 losers to arch-rivals Asante Kotoko.
Hearts of Oak this time doesn’t not only have the chance to make it up for the 2017 loss to and Ashanti side but also to win a sixth domestic double which will be the most by any Ghanaian club.
The Phobians have already won the 20/21 Ghana Premier League title. Hence, grabbing the double is certainly the ultimate priority for Samuel Boadu’s men.
Here is a quick recap of Hearts of Oak path to the finals.
In round 64, Hearts of Oak eliminated Liberty Professionals thumping the Premier league side 3-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium before also easing past second-tier side Windey Professionals, beating them 4-1 in round 32.
The ‘Continental Club Masters’ had hard-fought wins in round 16 and quarter-finals, defeating both Young Wise and Elimna Sharks respectively by the same scoreline, 1-0.
In the semis, the reigning GPL champions showed their superiority against two-times FA Cup winners Medeama, recording an emphatic 3-0 win to secure a spot in the final.
The grand finale is scheduled at 5 PM kick-off time.
