Eko International Cup: Hearts of Oak to partake in eight club invitational tournament

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Ghana Premier League giants, Hearts of Oak will take their pre-season a notch higher in July when they participate in the Eko International Cup in Nigeria.

The 2000 CAF Champions League winners will be part of the eight club invitational tournament set to kick off on July 6 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

The clubs to partake in the tournament alongside Hearts of Oak include Nigeria Professional Football League champions Remo Stars, Enyimba, Ikorodu City, Shooting Stars Sports Club, SuperSport of South Africa, Sierra Leone’s FC Kallon and Benin premier league champions, Dadje FC.

The competition is a platform for all the clubs to sharpen their arsenals ahead of the 2025/26 domestic and continental football season.

Remo Stars will represent Nigeria in the CAF Champions League after lifting the NPFL with Enyimba and Hearts of Oak new coach, Mas Ud Didi Dramani taking advantage to shape up for their next domestic campaign.

Dadje FC won the Benin top flight and the tournament will be a perfect opportunity to find tune ahead of the 2025/26 continental campaign.

Ikorodu City, FC Kallon, SuperSport United and Shooting Stars SC will as well use the tournament to introduce some new signings ahead of next season’s campaign.