Former Hearts of Oak board member Frank Nelson has expressed strong confidence that the Phobian side will secure victory against Asante Kotoko in the highly anticipated Super Clash.
Hearts of Oak will travel to the Baba Yara Stadium for Matchday 22, where they face the Porcupine Warriors.
Speaking to Akoma FM, Nelson insisted that Hearts view the venue as familiar ground and are determined to overturn Kotoko’s recent dominance in the fixture.
“I always say Baba Yara is our ground. This is our home. It is true that Kotoko have had the upper hand over us in recent years, but this season we are determined to rewrite history,” he said.
Nelson emphasized that Hearts are approaching the game with focus and confidence in their preparation.
“We are coming to Kumasi this weekend with one objective — to make a difference. By this time next week, we will be talking about the result, and I can confidently say, from my heart and from what I have heard from the technical team, that we are well prepared.”
He also highlighted the motivation and awareness among the players regarding the significance of the encounter.
“The players have been psyched up, and they know what this game means. Our finishing has not been the best, and Kotoko’s finishing has not been the best either, but I believe this Sunday will mark a turning point. There will be a shift in the winning side,” he added.
While refraining from predicting an exact scoreline, Nelson made his expectations clear:
“I will not predict whether it will be 2–0, 1–0 or any scoreline, but one thing is certain — Accra Hearts of Oak must win on that day.”
The Super Clash is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 GMT.
