Coach Wellington’s, absence according to a press statement from the club signed by Mr. Kwame Opare Addo, Communications Manager of Hearts, was due to ill health.

In his absence, assistant coach Edwad Nii Odoom would step in as head coach in the midweek clash.

The management however wished him a speedy recovery.

Hearts would travel to Anyinase to play Karela FC in the eight week league match.