Nebojša Kapor warns Hearts of Oak players against underestimating Basake Holy Stars

Hearts of Oak manager Nebojša Kapor has cautioned his team not to underestimate Basake Holy Stars as they aim for their third consecutive win in the Ghana Premier League. The Phobians are set to host Holy Stars at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday, 23 October, in a Matchday Eight fixture that is scheduled to begin at 17:00 GMT.

Hearts have been on a roll, winning their last two games against Vision FC and Port City, which has put them in second place in the league table, level on points with leaders Medeama SC. Samartex FC currently sits in third place. Kapor has urged his players to treat the contest with caution, acknowledging that Holy Stars have shown enough quality to present a significant challenge.

He emphasized that the team must maintain the right mentality and not consider the match an easy win due to their current league position. "Every game here is very difficult, especially from a mentality side; we have to face this game very tough," Kapor stated. The coach also admitted that the altered fixture schedule has slightly disrupted his team's preparation, as they had anticipated a Sunday match.

Despite this, Kapor expressed confidence that his players can make the necessary adjustments and perform well in Friday's game. Hearts are eager to build on their recent form and solidify their position near the top of the table, while Holy Stars aim to test the hosts and continue their strong start to the season.