Hearts coach Samuel Boadu has made three changes in the line-up in their last match against Medeama.
Robert Addo Sowah, Abdul Aziz Nurudeen and Salim Adams returns.
Goalkeeper, Richmond Ayi maintains his position at the post.
Abdul Fatawu Mohammed, Mohammed Alhassan, Robert Addo Sowah and Dennis Nkrumah Korsah stake their claim in defence for the defending champions.
In Midfield, Nurudeen Abdul Aziz, Salim Adams and Gladson Awako in solid three-man midfield positions.
In attack, Daniel Afriyie Banieh, Isaac Mensah and Obeng Junior will form the three attacking trio in a 4:3:3 shape.
Hearts Starting XI to face Kotoko: Richmond Ayi, Abdul Fatawu Mohammed, Mohammed Alhassan, Robert Addo Sowah, Dennis Nkrumah Korsah, Salim Adams, Nurudeen Abdul Aziz, Gladson Awako, Daniel Afriyie Banieh, Isaac Mensah, Obeng Junior.
Subs: Kofi Kordzi, Benjamin Mensah, Patrick Razak, Caleb Amankwah, Ibrahim Larry Sumaila, Isaac Agyenim Boateng, James Sowernu, Enock Asubonteng, Samuel Inkoom.
