Former Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richard Attah has called on his old side to hand supporters a “sweet Valentine’s gift” by defeating arch-rivals Asante Kotoko in Sunday’s Ghana Premier League super clash.

The two most decorated clubs in Ghanaian football are set to renew their fierce rivalry at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, in what promises to be another high-stakes encounter between the traditional giants.

Speaking ahead of the match, Attah rallied the current Hearts squad to rise to the occasion and make the moment special for their fans.

“I want the current Hearts of Oak team to give us a sweet Valentine’s gift by beating Kotoko,” he said. “I also urge all fans to troop to the stadium on Sunday and rally behind the Phobians.”

The fixture, often dubbed Ghana’s biggest domestic showdown, carries weight beyond league points, with pride and bragging rights firmly at stake. For supporters of the Phobians, a victory over their sworn rivals would be the perfect way to mark the Valentine’s weekend.

With anticipation building in Kumasi and beyond, Sunday’s clash is expected to draw a passionate crowd, as both sides look to write another chapter in one of African football’s most enduring rivalries.