Int’l Friendly: A solitary strike from Mitchelle Sarpong seal a narrow win for Hearts of Oak against Togolese side Etoile Filante

Ghana premier league giants Accra Hearts of Oak earned a narrow win over Togolese lower tier side Etoile Filante in an international friendly on Friday afternoon

The game which is part of preparations for the continental masters ahead of the new season as well as the replay of the President’s Cup encounter against fierce rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko

A first half strike from Mitchelle Sarpong in the 36th minute of the match sealed a narrow victory for the Phobian at the Stade Omnisport, Lome, Togo

The Togolese outfit is coached by former Ghana international Abdul Razak and are six times champions of the Togolese top-flight league but are now playing in the second division league following relegation years ago

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai