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Hearts of Oak will pay back Kotoko - Esme Mends

By myjoyonline
League Report Hearts of Oak will pay back Kotoko - Esme Mends
FRI, 30 SEP 2011

Assistant captain of Hearts of Oak Esme Mends says the Phobians will advantage of a 1-1 draw from the first leg in Kumasi as they host rivals and Asante Kotoko in the final leg of the Super 2 pre season engagement.

The Phobians go into the game with injury concerns as midfielder Esme Mends, defender Godwin Osei Bonsu, goalkeeper Sammy Adjei continue to stay out due to various degrees of injuries. But the injured assistant captain Esme Mends says " despite my absence my colleagues will play desperately to win the maiden edition of the tournament" he told JOY Sports

Hearts have been preparing for the game without these players and got a moral boosting 1-0 win over the impressive academy side, Sogakofe Red Bull in a warm up match. Esme Mends believes his team mates will win the game.



Story by Joy sports/Tony Bebli

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