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Published on 2024-03-04 07:56:06
Accra Hearts of Oak secured a remarkable comeback victory against Nsoatreman FC with a thrilling 2-1 win in their Ghana Premier League match on a sunny afternoon at the Nana Koronmansah Park. The dramatic game saw the home team take an early lead in the 22nd minute when Abdul Rahman set up Walid Fuseini for a powerful strike that beat goalkeeper Richard Attah.
The visitors, undeterred by the setback, responded strongly in the second half with winger Salifu Ibrahim’s shot deflected home by defender Ransford Frimpong Asokwah to equalize the score. It was a moment of joy for Nsoatreman FC, but their celebration was short-lived as Accra Hearts of Oak quickly regained control of the match.
Just ten minutes after conceding, Ivorian import Cissie Kasim capitalized on a swift counter-attack led by Dennis Korsah to fire a shot into the net, giving Hearts the lead. Despite Nsoatreman’s efforts to find an equalizer, Hearts’ defense held firm to secure the crucial victory.
Meanwhile, Accra Great Olympics continued their impressive form in the Ghana Premier League, claiming a 2-0 victory over Kpando Heart of Lions at the WAFA Park. Yusif Abdul Razak was the star of the match, scoring a brace to lift Great Olympics into the top half of the league table. Razak opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a powerful strike before sealing the win in the 63rd minute with a skillful chip over the goalkeeper.
Heart of Lions fought hard to mount a comeback, but Great Olympics’ solid defense kept them at bay, ending Heart of Lions’ unbeaten run under coach Bashir Hayford. In another exciting match, Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 victory over Bibiani Gold Stars. Youngster Peter Amidu scored the only goal of the match just before halftime, showcasing the team’s resilience and determination.
Despite a strong start from Bibiani Gold Stars, Kotoko maintained their composure and organized defense to secure the win. The introduction of set-piece experts Appiah McCarthy and Abednego Tetteh in the second half did not change the outcome as Kotoko held on for a crucial three points.
In other news, Vice President Dr. Bawumia unveiled a plaque to commission the University of Ghana Sports Complex, showcasing the government’s commitment to sports development in the country. Overall, it was an action-packed weekend in the Ghana Premier League with thrilling matches and standout performances from the teams and players.
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