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Premier League: Hearts of Oak lock horns with Vision FC in pivotal capital derby on Friday
Hearts of Oak lock horns with Vision FC in the capital derby in match day 10 of the Premier League on Friday November 8, 2024, at the University of Ghana Stadium, in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
With Hearts of Oak aiming to record their second successive Premier League win and Vision FC aiming to turn around their inconsistent campaign, this encounter is poised to deliver high stakes and intense competition.
The Phobians are boosted ahead of their clash against their opponents after their remarkable 2-0 win at Medeama SC last weekend.
Hearts have won 3, drawn 3 and suffered 3 defeats, having scored 6 and conceded 5 in nine outings. They will aim for their second successive win of the season when they entertain Vision FC at home. Hearts are the second weakest home team in the league ahead of the clash.
Vision FC have been inconsistent lately as they are winless in their last four consecutive games. They are currently occupying the 11th position in the table with 11 points. They’ve won 2, drawn 5 and suffered 2 defeats, having scored 6 and conceded 7.
The newly promoted side head into this fixture with a defeat in their previous away encounter. They will be eager to secure the maximum points against a Heart of Oak side that are also winless in their last two home league games.
Both sides are meeting in the league for the first time since Vision FC gained promotion into the Premiership this season.
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Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew says Ghana will leave nothing on the pitch when they face England in today’s World Cup Group L decider at Gillette Stadium.
With both teams on 3 points, Ayew said his job is to ease pressure on the younger players and hold everyone accountable, himself included.
“I’m doing my best to guide the boys, make them comfortable, take pressure off them, and help us perform,” Ayew told reporters. “I have to perform too. They have to perform too. It’s teamwork. We’re helping each other.”
Ghana come into the Foxborough clash after a 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto. England beat Croatia 4-2 in their opener.
The captain’s message was simple, “We’re going to give our 100% and we’re going to fight. I’ll make sure when we come off that pitch, we have no regrets.”
The winner takes control of Group L. Kickoff is 4:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante insists Ghana will carry no pressure into Tuesday’s World Cup showdown with England at Boston Stadium, saying the team’s self-belief and sense of purpose outweigh outside expectations.
Brandon provided a 95th minute assist that helped Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto.
The win left both Ghana and England level on three points in Group L following the Three Lions 4-2 over Croatia in their opening match.
Speaking to ghanafa.org Thomas-Asante is adamant that external doubt only fuels the squad.
“Everything to the best ability, it’s very much a case of we back ourselves, we believe in ourselves. Whether people on the outside doubt us, believe us, or anything that’s not what we think about. We think about why we’re here. We’re on a mission,” Thomas-Asante said.
The Coventry City forward said that mission removes any weight of expectation. “That means there’s no pressure. It’s even less pressure for us,” he explained.
“We know our fans believe, but we know that some people might want to overlook us. We use that to our advantage preparing properly and believing that we can go and do something,” He added.
England and Ghana both sit on three points heading into the Foxborough clash, with the winner set to take control of Group L. Kickoff at Boston Stadium on Tuesday.
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