Nebojsa Kapor wants zero complacency from second-placed Hearts of Oak as Basake Holy Stars roll into Legon with a chance to leapfrog them.
The Ghana Premier League heats up on Friday, October 23, as second-placed Hearts of Oak host fifth-placed Basake Holy Stars at the University of Ghana Stadium. Coach Nebojsa Kapor has made it clear that the Phobians will treat the Matchday 8 clash as a serious test, not a routine home win.
Both sides arrive with momentum. Hearts edged Vision FC 1-0 for their second straight league victory, while Basake Holy Stars matched that scoreline with a 1-0 win over Bechem United. Neither team has been prolific lately, which suggests a tight, tactical contest.
Kapor refused to let the league table inflate any egos in his camp. He said Hearts will not walk out believing they are the better team, and will instead study Basake Holy Stars closely, department by department and player by player. He also stressed that every game in the league is hard, and that the mental side will decide how Hearts handle this one.
The stakes are clear. Hearts sit on 14 points from seven games, and Basake Holy Stars have 12. A win for the visitors would lift them above the Phobians in the standings, so a slip at home could cost Hearts their place near the top.
For a club chasing consistency, Kapor's message is simple: respect the opponent, win the mental battle, and protect the gap.
