Accra Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojsa Kapor has named a 22-man travelling squad to Kumasi to battle Asante Kotoko in the 2026 Democracy Cup.
Ghana’s football giants, Hearts of Oak, are bracing for another sizzling showdown in this year’s Democracy Cup on Friday, 28 August 2026 at the Kumasi Sports Stadium.
According to a proposal submitted to Parliament and sighted by GhanaSportsPage, the winning club is expected to travel to Antelope Valley, California, in May 2027, to play against a partner team as part of the BABA Festival.
This annual clash, a tribute to the sitting president, is a marquee event on the Ghanaian football calendar, drawing fans into a fervour of excitement and anticipation to also welcome the upcoming football season.
Coach Kapor paraded three goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare, Sheriff Shuan and Vincent Anane. Kapor’s squad includes top defenders who made the trip to Kumasi: Kelvin Osei Asibey, Emmanuel Amankwa, Ali Mohammed, Abdul Aziz and others.
The list includes seven [7] midfielders and five [5] forwards. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3pm at the Kumasi Sports Stadium. Below is the full list of Kapor’s 22-man squad for the big clash on Friday:
Goalkeepers
Benjamin Asare
Sheriff Shuab
Vincent Anane
Defenders
4. Emmanuel Amankwah
5. Ransford Mensah
6. Abdul Aziz
7. Prince Amevor
8. Kelvin Osei Asibey
9. Ali Mohamed
10. Gordern Cudjo
Midfielders
11. Caleb Koranteng
12. Raphael Amponsah
13. Abdul Karim
14. Ebenezer Amoh
15. Kwasi Asmah
16. Mohamed Hussein
17. George Paaku
Forwards
18. Martin Kakari
19. Henry Kwaku Boateng
20. Alex Benson
21. John Antwi
22. Abdul Makaiba Kadir
The outcome of Friday’s clash between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak will determine which club could represent the Democracy Cup in Antelope Valley, California, in May 2027.
