Hearts coach Kenichi takes his charges through physical drills in Techiman ahead of explosive clash

Published on: 09 April 2016
Hearts coach Kenichi takes his charges through physical drills in Techiman ahead of explosive clash
Players and coach

Hearts of Oak have stepped up preparations to conquer Techiman City in their Ghana Premier League clash on Sunday.

Head coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi assembled all his arsenals on Saturday morning in their base in the Brong Ahafo region town and strolled them through physical drills.

Hearts of Oak players taking morning physical drills
Hearts of Oak players taking morning physical drills
The Phobians are on a campaign to restore their winning run after slipping to a 3-1 home reverse against Wa All Stars last weekend.

But Techiman City remain resolute in their determination to add Hearts to their list of victims at the Nana Ohene Ameyaw Park.

Hearts sit second on the Premier League table with 13 points from 6 games, a form that is second best to leaders All Stars who remain unbeaten in the campaign.

City have won all three of their home games so far in the campaign but have yet to score more than a goal in their victory.

They face a free-scoring Hearts that has produced 14 goals in all competitions with Musah Ibrahim and former Black Stars striker Samuel Yeboah in their striking force.

Hearts have scored in the second-half of all their games this season apart from the 0-0 stalemate with Ebusua Dwarfs.

Head coach Kenichi has striker Foovi Aguidi and goalkeeper available for selection after rejoined his side after featuring for Togo and Burkina Faso respectively during the international break.

But Thomas Abbey (rib), Samudeen Ibrahim (ankle) and Emmanuel Sabhan Laryea (suspension) are all out.

City's impressive blend of experience and youth in their squad. Iddrissu Yahaya and Stephen Manu have valuable experience from playing in the Ghanaian top-flight while youngster Baba Mahama has been praised for his midfield actions.

By El Akyereko

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