Hearts of Oak pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over rivals Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium, ending the Porcupine Warriors’ formidable home unbeaten streak.
The match saw Hearts dominate early, with midfielder Mohammed Abubakar opening the scoring in the 23rd minute. Kotoko fought back, equalizing through veteran striker Kwame Opoku in the 57th minute, but Hearts regained the lead in the 78th minute via a clinical finish from winger Benjamin Tetteh.
The win not only hands Hearts a vital three points in the league race but also deals a psychological blow to Kotoko, who had remained unbeaten at home since the start of the season. Fans erupted as the final whistle confirmed Hearts’ historic triumph in Kumasi.
Coaches from both sides praised the intensity of the encounter, with Hearts’ manager hailing the team’s resilience and Kotoko’s coach vowing to rebuild home dominance in upcoming fixtures.
This result reshapes the Premier League standings, reigniting Hearts’ title ambitions while sending Kotoko back to the drawing board.
