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Sports News of Monday, 28 May 2018

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Hearts coach eyes FA Cup title

Head Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, Henry Wellington Head Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, Henry Wellington

Head Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, Henry Wellington is confident his side can go all the way in the MTN FA Cup after eliminating Accra Young Wise.

The ten times FA Cup Champions, who were losing finalist last season beat Young Wise 1-0 at the Zaytuna Park on Sunday to progress to the next stage.

Coach Henry Wellington who was excited with the victory believes the FA Cup also provides the club an opportunity to test their fringe players.

"Most of the boys are new so I'm trying to let them adjust to the game here. For instances for foreign duo Troare-the striker and Camara- the midfielder, I'm helping them adjust to the local game by giving them enough games," he said after the game.

The Coach who returned to the bench after some time off due to illness in the game against WAFA also added he was confident they can go very far in the MTN FA Cup.

"Oh yes, we can go far. We just started, I want us to go far like we did last season by reaching the final," he said.

Meanwhile, with the transfer window opened the experienced gaffer added they are looking at adding a few players to their squad.

"Yea, I'm looking at adding one or two players to the squad, at least a winger and a striker for the club."

The Rainbow club will now return to premier league action against Inter Allies in midweek.