Hearts of Oak welcome relegation threaten Inter-Allies in GhPL match day 26 at the "nation's Wembely" Accra sports stadium on Sunday.

The Phobians were able to annex a point at far away Wa when they held league leaders Wa All Stars to a 1-1 draw in midweek.

Left back Kassenu Ghandi is battling malaria to be fit for Sunday's derby.

He couldn't make the journey to Wa last Wednesday.

Top scorer Cosmos Dauda is very doubtful ahead of the important fixture this weekend.

He attracted a knock against Techiman City FC last week which ruled him out of last Wednesday's game.

Inter Allies FC failed to make good use of their home match once again when they were held by Ebusua Dwarfs to a 2-2 stalemate last Wednesday.

They remain 15th on the league table.

Only a win against rivals Hearts of Oak can cushion and revive their safety fight in the premiership.

They could move a step closer to relegation if they lose to the Phobians on Sunday.

First choice goalie Osei Kwame will be available for selection after recovering from an injury that kept him out against Bechem United last week.

He was selected in midweek.

Midfield dynamo Gockel Ahortor won't be available for Sunday's regional derby.

MATCH FACTS

Head to Head

Total matches played = 5

Hearts of Oak wins = 3

Drawn matches = 1

Inter Allies FC wins = 1

*Hearts of Oak have lost only one of their last eleven matches in the premier league.

(W3 D7 L1)

*Inter Allies FC have won only two of their last nine fixtures in the premier league.

(W2 D3 L4)

*Hearts of Oak have managed just three victories in their last ten home matches in the premier league.

(W3 D4 L3)

*Inter Allies FC have picked only three points from their twelve premier league away matches this season.

(W0 D3 L9)

*The Phobians have lost none of their last two meetings with Inter Allies FC in the premiership.

(W1 D1 L0)

*Inter Allies FC are yet to beat Hearts of Oak at away in the premier league after two attempts.

(W0 D1 L1)

*Hearts of Oak have been able to keep five clean sheets at home in the premier league this term after twelve matches.

*Inter Allies FC have kept only two clean sheets in their twelve premiership games as guests this season.

Credit: Nuhu Adams