Hearts progress to set up Medeama cracker

Hearts of Oak are through to the semi-final of the MTN FA Cup where they will meet premiership title chasers, Medeama.

The Phobians managed to pip second-tier side, Gold Stars 2-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday in the quarter-final to give them a chance to pick silverware come the end of the season.

Striker Gilbert Fiamenyo scored the opener from the spot in the second half before Owusu Bempah sealed victory in added time to keep David Duncan's side in the Cup competition as Gold Stars finished the game with ten men.

Hearts of Oak, who are currently 8th in the Premier League see the FA Cup as their only realistic chance of silverware this season, says captain Mahatma Otoo.

Otoo says the team will be aiming to win the FA Cup for the fans this season.

“Looking at the league, it will be very difficult to win it but the FA Cup is what we are targeting to win and I want us to win it for our fans,” Otoo said.