‘All Ghana Premier League games tough’ – Hearts boss Didi Dramani ahead of Samartex clash

Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has warned Hearts of Oak supporters to expect a demanding contest when FC Samartex 1996 arrive in Accra, describing the Ghana Premier League as relentlessly competitive regardless of form or history.

The Hearts coach struck a measured tone as he previewed the Boxing Day match week 16 fixture to be staged at the Legon Stadium.

“This is the Premier League. In the Premier League, all games are very tough, and this is one of them,” Dramani said.

“They have been champions before, so they know how to win the league,” he added, stressing that reputation alone demands respect and preparation.

“We always have to go into games prepared to win, prepared to express our identity, to control the opponent and impose our identity,” he said.

“We know the strengths they have, and we also know the strengths we have in our team. We try to consolidate our strengths while managing the opponent’s capabilities,” Dramani noted.

Hearts of Oak head into the game on the back of a spirited goalless draw away at Aduana FC and sit third with 25 points while Samartex are sixth with 24 points.