Ghana Premier League: Abdul Karim rules out pressure ahead of Nations clash

The Ghana Premier League returns this weekend, with match week 31 set to light up various venues. Fixtures for week 30 were postponed following the tragic death of Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong in an armed robbery attack.

Giants Hearts of Oak will be on the road to the Dr Kyei Stadium as guests of Nations FC on Sunday at 3:00 pm GMT.

Hearts of Oak are third on the Ghana Premier League table. Hearts midfielder Abdul Karim returns to face his former side and shared his thoughts on the preparations for the game.

“As for preparations, everything is on course, and we are getting ready to face Nations FC,” Abdul Karim told Hearts TV.

Abdul Karim has ruled out any form of pressure ahead of the encounter.

“I’m not under pressure because we have played against them before and it’s my former club, so I’m not under any pressure,” he said.

Hearts of Oak lost 1-0 to Vision FC two weeks ago at the Nii Adjei Okraku II Park and will be looking for redemption on Sunday. Karim indicated the players’ readiness for the fixture and urged the fans to storm the venue and offer their support.

“We [as players] have spoken to ourselves, and we have watched clips of the games as well. Ours is to win games and see what happens, and we urge the fans to come in numbers to support the team because we will make them happy.”

Hearts of Oak have recorded three draws, a win, and a loss in their last five matches—results that have left the fans asking questions ahead of the Nations FC game.

The record Ghana FA Cup holders currently occupy third spot on the league table with 46 points, five behind second-placed GoldStars and nine away from leaders Medeama.