Hearts of Oak will compete at the Eko International Cup when the tournament begins July 6 across Nigeria. The Accra club faces tough competition from Benin's Dadje FC, Nigeria's Remo Stars and two-time African champions Enyimba FC. The pre-season event gives the Phobians a chance to prepare for the 2025-26 Ghana Premier League campaign. Head coach Didi Dramani will use the matches to evaluate new players and build team chemistry. The tournament also helps players regain match fitness before domestic competition starts.
Club sources say the team plans to arrive at Lagos during early July for their first group match. Hearts of Oak returns to international pre-season competition after missing such opportunities recently. The club wants to rebuild following a poor domestic season that disappointed supporters. Dramani hopes the Nigerian tournament will help his squad develop better teamwork. The matches give him valuable time to test different player combinations.
The Eko International Cup offers Hearts of Oak meaningful preparation against quality opponents. Facing teams from different countries will challenge the players before league action begins. The club sees this tournament as an important step toward improving their performance. Management believes international competition will benefit the entire squad. Hearts of Oak aims to use this experience to start the new season with confidence and better results than their previous campaign delivered.
Club sources say the team plans to arrive at Lagos during early July for their first group match. Hearts of Oak returns to international pre-season competition after missing such opportunities recently. The club wants to rebuild following a poor domestic season that disappointed supporters. Dramani hopes the Nigerian tournament will help his squad develop better teamwork. The matches give him valuable time to test different player combinations.
The Eko International Cup offers Hearts of Oak meaningful preparation against quality opponents. Facing teams from different countries will challenge the players before league action begins. The club sees this tournament as an important step toward improving their performance. Management believes international competition will benefit the entire squad. Hearts of Oak aims to use this experience to start the new season with confidence and better results than their previous campaign delivered.
