Accra Hearts of Oak have confirmed to Citi Sports their intentions of playing in this year’s Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Top 4 tournament slated for the 20th of August.
GHALCA boss Alhaji Ali Raji told Citi Sports on Wednesday that the tournament, contested between the four highest-placed clubs from the last league campaign, would be taking place this year after a two-year absence and Hearts of Oak have revealed their willingness to be part even though the discussions are yet to be fully finalised by the clubs and the organisers.
“We commit ourselves, in principle, to play in the tournament but we know that some rough edges have to be smoothened and we will all be fine with the arrangements. The meeting was a preliminary one and all those gathered were satisfied with what was said.,” said Muheeb Saeed, Hearts of Oak’s Public Relations Officer to Citi Sports on Thursday.
He went on highlight the benefits of the tournament to the club and said the competitive nature of the matches would help new coach Herbert Addo make better judgements on the team.
“It will certainly be of immense help to the team. It will enable the coaches to assess the preparedness of the players for the First Capital Plus Premier League.”
Hearts will know their order of matches when the draw is made at the launch next week but it has been confirmed by GHALCA that the Phobians will use their home ground of the Accra Sports Stadium during the tournament.
Hearts will play against Asante Kotoko, Heart of Lions and AshantiGold in the tournament.
By: Nathan Quao/citifmonline.com/Ghana