Soccer News of Tuesday, 8 April 2008

Source: GNA

Hearts gears up for second round

Accra, April 8, GNA - Accra Hearts of Oak will engage Kpando Heart of Lions in a special friendly match at the Ohene Djan Stadium in Accra on Sunday, April 13.

A statement signed by Mr Ashford Tettey-Oku, Administrative Manager of Hearts copied to the GNA Sports said the match is to test the battle-readiness of the Club ahead of the commencement of the second round of the Onetouch Premier League.

Mr Tettey-Oku said the game is also to test the strength and capabilities of the newly recruited players of the Club during the second transfer window.

The statement said the technical team under the direction of coach Eyal Lachman is expected present a perfect blend of newly recruited players with the old faithfuls

The new ones include three times goal-king of the premiership, Ishmael Addo and 2002 goal-king Charles Taylor, last season's Most Valuable Player, Kweku Essien, Black Meteors midfield star, Obed Ansahas well as Gado Mohammed, Gordon Yeboah and Raphael Obeng. The match which promises to be a thriller will have moderate rates of 3.00 GHC, 6.00 GHC and 10.00 GHC for the Popular/Center Line, VIP and VVIP stands respectively.