Hearts of Oak Target First-Ever Win Over Holy Stars in Matchday 8 Clash
Hearts of Oak will be eyeing their first-ever victory over Basake Holy Stars when the two sides meet at the CAM Park on Sunday afternoon in a Ghana Premier League matchday 8 fixture.
The Phobians are unbeaten this season, recording three wins and four draws in their opening seven games, and will be eager to extend that run while closing in on the top of the table. A win could see them move within touching distance of the league leaders, Medeama.
For Holy Stars, the situation is much more desperate. The Basake-based side remain winless and goalless after seven rounds of matches—a worrying start that has left them at the bottom of the table.
Despite their struggles this term, Holy Stars have fond memories of this fixture. They shocked Hearts of Oak 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium last season in their maiden top-flight campaign, marking their first-ever Premier League win. The return leg in the second round ended in a goalless draw, meaning Hearts have yet to beat them in two attempts.
With the head-to-head record standing at one win and one draw in favour of Holy Stars, Hearts coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani will be pushing his side to rewrite the script at the CAM Park.
The Phobians will rely on their solid defensive record and improved attacking play, while Holy Stars will look to break their scoring drought and kick-start their campaign with a morale-boosting result at home.
Kickoff is at 3:00 pm with both sides having contrasting ambitions, Hearts of Oak chasing the summit, and Holy Stars fighting for early survival.