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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 50183, member: 636"] Hearts of Oak shocked fans when they backed out of the Eko International Cup happening later this year. The famous Accra team was supposed to play against other clubs during the Nigerian tournament. Club officials wanted to use those games as warm-up matches before their domestic league starts. The team decided against going because their training schedule creates problems. Hearts leaders picked their preparation camp over the international competition. The Rainbow Boys will finish their current training session on Wednesday July 9th. Players head home for four weeks before coming back to serious football work. Team management planned several important games to test their squad strength. Coach Dramani needs these practice matches to figure out his best starting eleven. The pre-season schedule helps him spot which players deserve regular playing time. Hearts of Oak faces three major tournaments when training resumes next month. The GHALCA Top Four competition kicks off August 15th and runs through August 19th. Club officials also entered the Homowo Cup but haven't announced when those matches happen. The pre-season ends with the Democracy Cup showdown against Great Olympics on August 28th. These games give supporters their first look at the new team before league action begins. Dramani wants to see how his players handle pressure during competitive situations. The coaching staff will watch every player closely during these warm-up tournaments. Strong performances could earn spots on the final roster for the upcoming season. Hearts of Oak supporters expect their team to compete for trophies again this year. [/QUOTE]

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