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Accra Hearts of Oak ended their 175-day wait for victory over Asante Kotoko with a determined 1-0 win at the Baba Yara Stadium in the Ghana Premier League.
The decisive moment came in the 13th minute when Hearts grabbed the only goal of the match to stun the home crowd in Kumasi. The Phobians’ task became even more difficult in the 28th minute after Emmanuel Amankwah was shown a second yellow card, reducing them to 10 men for more than an hour.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Hearts displayed strong defensive organisation and resilience to preserve their slender lead.
There was controversy in first-half stoppage time when Mawuli Wayo appeared to be brought down by the last defender, but the referee waved play on without awarding a foul or issuing a card.
Recent Meetings Between the Two Sides
Feb 15, 2026 – Ghana Premier League
Asante Kotoko 0–1 Hearts of Oak
Nov 9, 2025 – Ghana Premier League
Hearts of Oak 0–1 Asante Kotoko
July 10, 2025 – President’s Cup
Asante Kotoko 2–1 Hearts of Oak
May 4, 2025 – Ghana Premier League
Hearts of Oak 0–0 Asante Kotoko
The result ended Kotoko’s league invincibility at home this season and served as sweet revenge for the Phobians. Hearts of Oak have now climbed to second place on the league table, five points behind leaders Medeama SC, keeping their title ambitions firmly on track as the 2025/26 season enters its final stretch.
