Hearts of Oak coach Aboubakar Ouattara says his outfit are now focused following their Ghana Premier League opening day defeat to Basake Holy Stars.
The Premier League debutants stunned the Phobians at the Accra Spots Stadium last Sunday after inflicting a 1-0 win over the Ghanaian giants.
Prince Tweneboah’s early strike in the game was enough for the visitors to secure maximum points in the crucial encounter.
Speaking to the club’s media, Ouattara cited loss of concentration for their defeat against Basake Holy Stars whiles disclosing his charges are now focused for subsequent games.
“The players are now focused because we lost our last game. We conceded early in the game because of lost concentration. Our game against Lions will be tough. Any opponent that meets Hearts of Oak comes with a double determination” he said.
Giving update about his players ahead of their clash with Heart of Lions, the Ivorian trainer disclosed David Oppong Afranie is still unavailable due to injury.
“Everybody is okay apart from David Afranie, is still injured. I wish him good luck to return to the team. We don’t have any problem in camp”