Asante Kotoko coach Dr. Prosper Nartey Ogum has made two changes in the line-up that recorded 1-0 victory over City rivals King Faisal.
Maxwell Agyemang and Samuel Boateng returns.
Goalkeeper, Danlad Ibrahim maintains his position at the post.
Christopher Nettey, Maxwell Agyemang, Yussif Mubarak and Imoro Ibrahim stake their claim as part of a four man defence set up
In Midfield, Richard Boadu, Sherif Mohammed and Fabio Gama Dos Santos set up a three-man midfield for the porcupine warriors.
Cameroonian strikers George Mfegue, Frank Etouga and Samuel Boateng in attack.
Kotoko SC Starting XI to face Hearts: Danlad Ibrahim, Christopher Nettey, Mubarik Yussif, Maxwell Agyemang, Imoro Ibrahim, Richard Boadu, Fabio Gama, Sherif Mohammed, George Mfegue, Frank Etouga, Samuel Boateng.
Subs: Augustine Agyepong, Mudasiru Salifu, Emmanuel Keyekeh, Evans Adomako Wiredu, Charles Owusu, Dickson Afoakwah, Kojo Patrick Asmah, Kwame Baah, Stephen Amankona.