Hearts of Oak okay without Benjamin Asare for All Blacks game - Didi Dramani

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has downplayed concerns over the absence of star goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, labeling his shot-stoppers as "co-number ones" ahead of their Ghana Premier Matchday 27 fixture against Swedru All Blacks at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Dramani expressed full confidence in the team's depth, asserting that the structural integrity of the squad ensures a seamless transition.

“In that area we have co-number ones and so in the absence of one, the other one has the opportunity to roll in and so I think that we are okay. We are not thinking, we just wish him well.

This high-stakes encounter finds Hearts of Oak currently sitting in 4th place with 42 points, trailing league leaders GoldStars by six points as they push for the title.

In contrast, Swedru All Blacks are fighting for survival at the opposite end of the table, occupying 14th place with 31 points, just above the relegation threshold.

The Phobians are eager to maintain their momentum after a resilient defensive season, while the "Black Magicians" from Swedru are desperate to snap a difficult run of results to avoid the drop.

Historically, breaking down the All Blacks has proven challenging for the Accra giants; their previous meeting in Matchday 10 at the Swedru Sports Stadium ended in a 0-0 stalemate, a match where goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi had to be alert to ensure Hearts left with a point.