“We won’t defend in Tunis” — Fiamenyo

Accra Hearts of Oak striker, Gilbert Fiamenyo, says  the team’s mission in Tunisia is to grab a win to cushion their chances of qualification to the money zone.

“We are not going into this clash with Esperance to defend but rather to fight for a win”, he stressed.

 The Phobians will attempt a giant killing feat in Tunis on Sunday when they take on Esperance de Tunis in a crucial first leg play-off for this year’s CAF Confederation Cup money zone.

Hearts, who left Accra last Wednesday night via Istanbul, were expected in Tunis yesterday morning.

They  go into the clash as underdogs due to their current form, particularly in the local Premier League.

But Gilbert Fiamenyo says they will not approach the game with a defensive mindset but rather to go for the kill.

“We are going with a winning mentality to emulate what our predecessors did some 15 years ago,” he said.

“We are not going there to defend but also try to get a win there just like we’ve done throughout our campaign in away games.”, he added.