Hearts of Oak have climbed to the top of the Ghana Premier League for the first time this season after securing a 2-0 victory over Young Apostles.
The match, held at the University of Ghana Stadium, marked the league’s resumption following a temporary suspension due to the tragic killing of Asante Kotoko fan Nana Pooley.
Michael Awuah put the Phobians ahead in the first half, capitalizing on their dominance in possession.
Despite creating multiple chances, Hearts of Oak were unable to extend their lead before halftime as Young Apostles’ defense held firm.
In the second half, Hamza Issah doubled the advantage, sealing all three points for Hearts. The visitors pushed for a late comeback but struggled to break down the Phobians’ solid defense.
Statistically, Hearts of Oak controlled 60% of possession compared to Young Apostles’ 40%.
The hosts registered 15 goal attempts, six of which were on target, while Young Apostles managed 11 attempts with only two testing the goalkeeper.
The win gives Hearts a strong start to the league’s restart, but they will have to wait for other results to see if they can maintain their position at the top beyond the weekend.
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