Soccer News of Friday, 20 May 2005

Source: GNA

Hearts institute compulsory reserve matches at curtain raisers

Accra, May 20, GNA - The Management of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has instituted compulsory reserve matches as curtain raisers for all their home matches.

The order, which takes immediate effect from this Sunday, May 22, would have the first match against Zaytuna FC at 1.00pm and will precede the Hearts GT Premier league match against Okwawu United at the Ohene Djan Sports stadium in Accra.

Mr Ashford Tetteh Oku, Administrative Manager of Hearts in a Press Release copied to the GNA Sports said the order is to ensure a more effective continuous assessment of the Club's players and also offer those recovering from injury the platform to accelerate their return to action.

He called on all fans and lovers of good football to throng the stadium to witness and support the exercise since the arrangement is aimed at producing an all round Phobian team that would be ready to stand the test of time.