We are preparing for Hearts of Oak game with seriousness – Kotoko defender

Asante Kotoko defender Samba O’Neil has expressed his team’s determination to secure victory against arch-rivals Hearts of Oak in their Ghana Premier League clash at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.

The two sides enter the match with similar records, though Hearts hold a slight advantage, sitting one point above Kotoko in 6th place. Both teams are keen to assert dominance as they aim to climb the league table.

Kotoko recently snapped a poor run of four consecutive league defeats with a 2-0 victory over Aduana Stars, and Samba is eager to maintain the momentum.

“We’re preparing for the game with seriousness. It’s the biggest game on our calendar, and we’re focused,” Samba stated.

“There’s no pressure on us per se. Pressure in football is normal, but ours is more of positivity. I just want to win, regardless of the opponent, so this game isn’t different.”

With Kotoko and Hearts occupying 7th and 6th positions respectively, Sunday’s clash promises to be a crucial encounter in their quest to improve their standings in the league.