Kotoko 0-0 Hearts of Oak in the Democracy Cup, round 1 at Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi (40,528 capacity).

Kotoko won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–W–L), scoring 5 and conceding 7.

Hearts of Oak won 1, drew 3 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–L–D–D), scoring 6 and conceding 5.

The two sides have met 10 times: Kotoko 4 wins, Hearts of Oak 3, 3 draws.