The midfielder shot the Phobians ahead against the Algerians in the first leg of the Caf Confederation playoffs at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.
Hearts of Oak midfielder Ibrahim Salifu scored the opening goal against Algerian side JS Souara in the playoffs of the Caf Confederation Cup first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.
The youngster connected a fine cross from Afriyie Barnieh by heading it perfectly into the net and set the game on fire.
Hearts are looking for at least three goals to prevent another humiliation in the return fixture next week in Algeria.
coach Samuel Boadu has made four changes in the starting line up that played against Ashanti Gold as they face JS Souara in the playoffs of the Caf Confederation Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.
The Phobians, after they were humiliated and eliminated from the Caf Champions League by Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club last month, and further suffering a poor start to the Ghana Premier League, are hoping to make a huge statement as they host the Algerians.
Hearts are yet to win a game in the league and suffered a 2-0 defeat last weekend against Ashanti Gold which raised a lot of questions about coach Samuel Boadu’s tactics and the commitment of some players.
As a result, midfielder Emmanuel Nettey, Agyenim Boateng and Patrick Razak have been dropped to the bench due to their poor performance.
Also, Robert Addo Sowah is not part of the matchday squad since he could not pass a late fitness test as he is still nursing an injury.
Meanwhile, youngster Salim Adams, midfielder Afriyie Barnieh and Mohammed Alhassan Alhassan are starting the game.
Also, striker Isaac Mensah start upfront and partner Kofi Kordzi as Boadu set up his side with a 4-4-2 formation.
Hearts XI vs JS Souara
Richard Attah, Fatawu Mohammed, William Denkyi, Mohammed Alhassan, Sewornu, Ansah Botchway, Salim Adams, Salifu Ibrahim, Afriyie Barnieh, Kofi Kordzi, Isaac Mensah