The playing body of Hearts was involved in moving our game to Ksi, We have zero fear for Kotoko – Hearts of Oak
National Chapters Committee (NCC) Chairman of Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak, Elvis Herman Hesse has revealed that the decision of the club to move their Ghana Premier League matchday 14 game against Kumasi Asante Kotoko to Kumasi, Baba Yara Sports Stadium was endorsed by the playing body of the team.
Due to the closure of the Accra Sports Stadium by the National Sports Authority as part of the preparation for the festive season in December for events to be held at the stadium, clubs that play their home games had to find alternative venues to play their Ghana Premier League games scheduled in December.
Elvis Herman Hesse speaking on Kessben TV’s Midfield Action with Joe Laka noted that a number of factors were considered for their decision to move the game to Kumasi, the home grounds of the bitterest rivals.
According to him, taking the decision to play the game in Kumasi, the players of the club were involved and thus endorsed the idea of playing the game at the Baba Yara stadium where they say they are more comfortable when playing.
He added that Accra Hearts of Oak has Zero fear for Kumasi Asante Kotoko and is confident Hearts of Oak will beat the bitterest rivals on Sunday.
After 13 games in the 2023-24 Ghana premier league, Kotoko is on 7th position with 19 points while Hearts of Oak lies 8th with 16 points.
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