Accra Hearts of Oak tunned Asante Kotoko on their own turf, edging the Super Clash at the Kumasi Baba Yara Sports Stadium to snap their rivals’ dominance in Ghana’s fiercest derby on Sunday, February 15.
Defender Baba Adamu scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute, rising highest to meet Martin Karikari’s dangerous set piece and directing the ball beyond Mohamed Camara to silence the packed stadium. The goal proved sufficient as Hearts withstood sustained pressure throughout the match.
Hearts’ task became significantly more challenging when Emmanuel Amankwah received a red card, reducing the Phobians to ten men and forcing tactical adjustments from coach Mas-ud Didi Dramani.
The numerical disadvantage shifted momentum toward Kotoko, but Hearts maintained defensive discipline to preserve their advantage.
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