Hearts of Oak coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has expressed unease about the scheduling of the 2025 GHALCA Top 4 tournament, which kicks off on Wednesday, August 20.

According to the newly appointed trainer, the competition comes too early in pre-season, leaving players unprepared for full match intensity.

He argued that teams should be permitted to make more than three substitutions to ease the physical demands on their squads.

The Phobians will begin their Top 4 campaign against Heart of Lions at 6 p.m.