The Phobians recovered spectacularly after their shocking FA Cup exit, with new recruit Michael Awuah Mensah ending the tie shortly before halftime.
His team took the lead when the forward headed in a well-delivered corner from Hussein Mohammed.
Early in the second half, Hamza Issah's header struck the back of the net after deflecting off Abdul Rahman Rurf, giving Hearts a two-goal lead.
Although GoldStars, Asante Kotoko, and Nations FC have not yet played their games on Sunday, Hearts of Oak's 2-0 victory puts them atop the league standings with 36 points.
Following Francis "Nana Pooley" Frimpong, a supporter of Asante Kotoko, was tragically stabbed during their away game against Nsoatreman FC, the Ghana Premier League has returned after a five-week ban.
On March 6, 2025, Pooley, a passionate Kotoko supporter, was laid to rest. To improve security at league games, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has implemented more stringent matchday procedures in reaction to the event.
Following Francis "Nana Pooley" Frimpong, a supporter of Asante Kotoko, was tragically stabbed during their away game against Nsoatreman FC, the Ghana Premier League has returned after a five-week ban.
On March 6, 2025, Pooley, a passionate Kotoko supporter, was laid to rest. To improve security at league games, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has implemented more stringent matchday procedures in reaction to the event.