Accra Hearts of Oak beat rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko in Kumasi despite going one man down as early as the 34th minute.

The home team has struggled for consistency in their last five games, with just a single win, and was hoping for improved results in the Super Clash. 

Baba Adamu was at the end of a looping free kick from Martin Karikari to head beyond the reach of the goalkeeper, Mohammed Camara, in the 14th minute.

The home team, awoken by their goal deficit, went in search of the equalizer, but a resolute away defense was on hand to repel all the attacks from Gyau, Donzo, and Amoah. 

In a span of five minutes, Emmanuel Amankwah was given his second bookable offense by referee Daniel Laryea at the 34-minute mark. 

The Phobia boys rounded the first half with a goal in the bag despite being a man down. 

Kotoko was the better team in the second half with a wave of consistent attacks through Dogo, Donzo, and Amoah. 

The win means the Phobians are five points off the pace at the top of Medeama’s 44 points from 22 games and their first against the Porcupine Warriors at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in 5 years.

The Rainbow bows will play Berekum Chelsea, while Kotoko will travel away to Young Apostles for the next league fixture. 

In a passionate message ahead of Sunday’s showdown, Ama Brobey Williams highlighted the significance of the fixture, calling it “the soul of Ghana football” and a rivalry that defines generations.

The historic encounter between the two most decorated clubs in the country will take place at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday, February 15, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00pm.

According to her, the Super Clash represents tradition, pride, and the enduring heartbeat of the Ghana Premier League. She emphasized that whenever Kotoko and Hearts meet, the entire nation feels the intensity, with every tackle and every goal carrying the weight of history.

With the match set to be played under the lights in Kumasi, she called on fans in the Ashanti Region and beyond to fill the Baba Yara Stadium, describing the occasion as a celebration of Ghana’s football culture.

Ama Brobey Williams also used the opportunity to encourage supporters to rally behind the Ghana Premier League, stressing that local football is where communities unite and future stars are born.

As anticipation builds, all eyes now turn to Kumasi for what promises to be another unforgettable chapter in Ghana’s greatest football rivalry.