Accra Hearts of Oak emerged victorious in the highly anticipated 2025 Gbese Mantse Homowo Peace Cup, defeating Kpando Heart of Lions 2-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The Phobians’ win marks their second consecutive title in the Gbese Mantse Homowo Peace Cup match.
The game began with Hearts of Oak dominating the early minutes, pinning Heart of Lions in their own half. However, the Lions gradually gained momentum, showcasing impressive team cohesion and understanding. The turning point came in the 36th minute when George Paaku’s clever flick from a free kick found Ali Mohammed, who expertly laid off the ball to Frank Duku for the opening goal. Just four minutes later, Paaku’s precision pass set up Hamza Issah, who effortlessly slotted home the second goal, doubling Hearts’ lead. The Phobians’ attacking duo of Duku and Issah proved to be a potent force, troubling the Lions’ defense throughout the match.
Hearts of Oak’s win demonstrates the team’s growing strength and cohesion under Coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani. The Phobians’ ability to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities bodes well for their upcoming fixtures. The match served as a valuable test for both teams ahead of the GHALCA Top 4 tournament, which commences on August 20. With this win, Hearts of Oak has now set the stage for a promising season. The team’s next challenge is a match against the same Heart of Lions side on Wednesday in the GHALCA Top 4 tournament.
Story by Gabriel Elikem
