As Hearts of Oak gear up for their eagerly anticipated “Super Clash” against arch-rivals Asante Kotoko on matchday 13 of the Ghana Premier League, former goalkeeper Richard Attah has sent a rallying cry to his former teammates. The match, scheduled for Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, promises to be a spectacle filled with passion, pride, and history.
Speaking to the media ahead of the big game, Attah, a former stalwart of the Phobian defense, reflected on his unforgettable encounters with Kotoko during his time at Hearts. “Facing Asante Kotoko is always special. It’s more than just a game; it’s a battle of legacies and pride. I remember keeping clean sheets in my matches against them, and it’s a memory I cherish deeply,” Attah remarked.
The former shot-stopper went on to praise the current Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, encouraging him to uphold the club’s proud tradition in this fierce rivalry. “Benjamin Asare has been fantastic, and I believe he has what it takes to keep Kotoko at bay. I urge him to continue my record of clean sheets in all Premier League games against Asante Kotoko, starting this Sunday. Hearts of Oak will beat Kotoko,” Attah confidently declared.
The stakes couldn’t be higher, with Hearts of Oak eager to make a statement in the league while Asante Kotoko look to assert their dominance in front of their home crowd. Fans from both sides are expected to fill the Baba Yara Stadium, creating an electrifying atmosphere befitting the biggest fixture in Ghanaian football.
As the countdown to the Super Clash begins, all eyes will be on the players who take the field, particularly Benjamin Asare, as he shoulders the hopes of Phobia fans and aims to live up to the legacy left by Richard Attah. One thing is certain: Ghana’s footballing fraternity will be glued to what promises to be another thrilling chapter in the Hearts-Kotoko rivalry.
Will Hearts of Oak rise to the challenge and silence their bitterest rivals? Or will Kotoko reign supreme in Kumasi? The answers await on Sunday.
