Hearts of Oak left Accra on Saturday morning to Tamale for the MTN FA Cup final against rivals Asante Kotoko.

The Phobians were on board an Africa World Airlnes to the Northern Regional capital, a day before their crucial clash.

Head coach Frank Nuttall will be seeking to guide his side to the title and secure a ticket to play in Africa next year.

The winner of the contest at the Tamale Sports Stadium will feature in the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup.