Former Hearts of Oak forward Bernard Don Bortey believes the experience of Sulley Muntari will play a key role in the Super Clash against Asante Kotoko.
Hearts will host Kotoko in their outstanding Ghana Premier League game on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Samuel Boadu has a lot of options to pick for his midfield after chopping and changing his line-up in recent weeks.
Muntari, who joined the club as a free agent and Awako who was also signed from Great Olympics before the start of the season, are both in contention to start.
Both players share two Champions League trophies, with Muntari winning the UEFA Champions League with Inter Milan while Awako also won the CAF Champions League with TP Mazembe.
Don Bortey believes the presence of the experienced duo will help Hearts to beat their archrivals.
“The players should do exactly what the coach wants them to do and I believe with the presence of experienced players like Muntari and Gladson Awako, Hearts is going to win against Kotoko,” the 39-year-old told Bryt FM’s Slyvester Ntim.
“I will advise Samuel Boadu to remain calm going into this game. I believe him and knows what he can do. I’m saying it on authority, Hearts of Oak will win the game, that’s all.”
Kotoko finished four points behind Hearts last season after losing against the Phobians in the Super Clash.
However, Prosper Narteh Ogun’s side has opened up a 12-point lead over their rivals this season after making a bright start to the campaign.
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