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Match Review : Hearts of Oak beat Medeama SC
Accra Hearts of Oak enjoyed a rollercoaster afternoon after they thrashed current holders of the league, Medeama SC at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The Phobians were coming into this game on the back of bagging a point away to GoldStars in week seven of the league at Dun’s Park similarly, Medeama also ran out winners over Samartex at the Akoon Park courtesy of a Jonathan Sowah penalty.
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Coach Koopman and his boys were under incensed pressure after they failed to pick up maximum points against Samartex and Dreams FC at home in their last two home fixtures.
The host started the early exchanges on a bright note, a Salifu Ibrahim corner kick was tipped into the goal by, Medeama SC’s goalkeeper, Appiah Kubi on the fifth-minute mark.
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Mamudu Kamaradin floated a nice cross which was expertly headed in by Godknows Dzakpasu beyond the reach of the helpless, Richmond Ayi in post for the Phobians, 2-1.
In the 34th minute, Martin Karikari latched on to a ball from his half and made a long busting run into the territory of the away side, laid the pass to Salifu Ibrahim who unselfishly passed to Hamza Issah for his second goal of the game.
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Hearts of Oak held on to victory for their second win of the season in six games and would hope this win propels them away to Karela United.
Medeama SC will play Legon Cities in week nine of the league having lost to Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium in game week eight of the league.
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“Poor infrastructure hurting Ghana football” – Agyeman Badu
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
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GPL : All Blacks tame Kotoko, Medeama, Hearts of Oak win
This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.
- Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late). - Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header). - FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah
- Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’). - Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu. - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x - Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar - Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji - Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).
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Kapor laments about Ghanaian pitches
Hearts head coach Nebojša Kapor has lamented the infrastructure problems in Ghanaian football.
Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, ending a three-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League.
Frank Duku’s 20th-minute goal was enough to separate the sides and hand the Phobians three points against the newly promoted outfit.
Despite the win, head coach Nebojša Kapor was left frustrated about the poor state of the Legon pitch.
“This is not our stadium; it’s a national stadium. Ghana football has serious problems with proper pitches,” Kapor said after the match.
The Serbian tactician’s remarks reflect growing frustration among coaches over the quality of playing surfaces across the league.
The Phobias have adopted the University of Ghana as their temporary home venue for the Ghana Premier League.
Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in the next league game away from home.
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