The Akoon park at Tarkwa will on Thursday host the much-awaited Premier League showdown between Medeama SC and Accra Hearts of Oak as the two teams seek to undo each other to bounce back to winning ways.

Medeama SC are in search of their third straight home win after victories against Inter Allies and Aduana Stars following an unconvincing performance in their opening matches at home.

The two-time FA Cup champions suffered a 2-0 defeat to local rivals Karela United FC last Sunday and will be looking for a rebound against the Phobians.

Despite having an unconvincing performance at home, Medeama are still unbeaten in Tarkwa having won two and drawn three of the five matches.

On player updates, Eric Ofori Antwi is making a return to the squad to compete with Frank Boateng after an ailment took him out of the last three games.

Kwasi Donsu who missed last Sunday's game against Karela United is still out of this tie due to an injury.

Hearts of Oak were beaten by traditional rivals Great Olympics 2-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium are appear to be badly bruised ahead of this match with an aim of winning to appease their teaming supporters.

The Phobians are currently lying-in 8th place with 16 points where they have won 4, drew 4 and lost 3 of their 11 matches this season.

The former African Champions have not fared well on the road this campaign as they have managed only one away win and lost twice in the process.

The match will be broadcasted on StarTimes Adepa channel 247 at 3pm.

GFA COMMUNICATIONS