Accra Hearts of Oak marked their 113th anniversary with a narrow 1-0 triumph over Karela United at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale.
Hamza Issah’s third-minute goal secured a vital win for the Phobians, propelling them into the top four and extending their winning streak to three matches.
The Phobians held on to the lead till half time and despite the threats from Karela in the second half, the scores never changed.
This narrow victory is Hearts’ fifth of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League and Karela have now lost six games after eleven match-weeks.
Hearts of Oak lineup featured Benjamin Asare in goal, while Hamza Issah and Hussein Mohammed led in attack.
Karela coach Jimmy Cobblah paraded Eric Wiafe Darkwah and Awudu Mohammed in his lineup while Eric Konadu Antwi started on the bench.
Coach Aboubakar Ouattara’s revitalized squad now sit just four points adrift of the league summit, a remarkable turnaround after a shaky start to the season.
On the other hand, Karela now languishes at the bottom of the league standings after losing three consecutive games.
