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Watch Highlights: Hearts of Oak beat Asante Kotoko in President’s Cup
It was double joy for Accra Hearts of Oak as they were crowned winners of the 2023 President’s Cup following a 1-0 victory over their arch-rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The league game which was transmogrified into the President Cup saw both sides put their best lineups up for the game.
The visitors were the first to make their presence felt on the field as Ugandan forward, Stephen Mukwala made a mess of a good one-on-one opportunity to give his side the lead as he fired over the bar much to the disappointment of the fans present.
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Hearts of Oak will have opportunities of their own through Benjaimen Yorke and Obeng Junior. Still, for in experience and lapse in concentration they failed to beat Ibrahim Danlad in post for Kotoko.
The second half will resume with the same intensity as the former, a Linda Mtange inch-perfect free-kick delivered into the box of the opposition will find the head of Konadu Yiadom, who craftily headed past the helpless, Danlad to give the Phobians the lead.
The goal awoke the demon in the Porcupine boys as they searched frantically for an equalizer, Sheriff Mohammed’s header came off the crossbar.
Mukwala was a torn in the flesh for the Phobians but Caleb Amankwah was equal to the task on several occasions in the game.
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The final minutes of the game saw, Kotoko on the ascendency pulling every string available to force an equalizer but a resolute Hearts defense repealed their threats on the day, who picked all three points as well as the Presidents Cup 2023.
The win aids Hearts to 4th on the log, which lifts some pressure off them following their bad patch off form in their last five games.
In attendance was President Akufo-Addo, Umaro Moktar Sissoco (President of Guinea Bissau), and other high-profile dignitaries who witnessed this year’s President’s Cup game.
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.
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).
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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