Capital Derby- Great Olympics vrs Hearts of Oak: Richard Kingson vs Abdoulaye Soulama
One of the biggest rivalries in the Ghana Premier League takes place on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium between Great Olympics and Hearts of Oak.
Olympics look revitalized with the returnee of old guards Godwin Attram, Dan Quaye, Richard Kingson and Osei Boateng.
Hearts are close to invincible after beating Malian side Djoliba 2-1 in the CAF Champions League return leg tie.
The form of striker Gilbert Fiamenyo, Paul Acquah, Isaac Mensah has been key in their decent performances.
GHANASoccernet.com’s Ibrahim Ali Labaran Arhmu highlights one of the key personal battles that will most likely determine the day’s result.
Richard Kingson Vs Abdoulaye Soulama
Kingson has hogged the headlines since making a return to the Ghana Premier League after keeping three consecutive clean sheets.
The former Blackpool gloves man’s portfolio of saves against Liberty Professionals in which Olympics won 1-0 earned him the man-of-the-match award.
Kingson reflexes look sharp and still agile.
He is in top physical shape and looks hungrier for success.
Hearts of Oak are indebted to their Burkinabe goalkeeper for their recent success in Africa.
Soulama’s experience between in the Ghana Premier League is always visible when selected for matches.
He has managed one clean sheet and conceded five goals in five league matches.
Mensah is big in size and will intimidate the hosts.