Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club have moved to the summit of the 2024-2025 Ghana Premier League standings at the time of writing after beating Young Apostles FC.
The Phobia club beat Apostles 2-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon in the opening game on the resumption of the league.
Competition in Ghana’s premier division was halted following the death of Kumasi Asante Kotoko fan Francis Yaw “Pooley” Frimpong when violent clashes erupted at a league game between Kotoko and Nsoatreman.
After several stakeholder meetings were held and Pooley given a befitting burial, the league’s suspension was waived.
In its first outing following the break, Michael Awuah Mensah’s header from a corner kick in the 43rd minute and Hamza Issah’s goal in the 47th minute gave Hearts the win.
Speaking after the game, Young Apostles head coach Abdul Rashim Bashiru Tijani, stated that, “they-Hearts of Oak-deserved the three points”.
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A dominant performance from the team as we secure all three points! 💪⚽️
AHOSC 2️⃣ – 0️⃣ APOSTLES#AHOSC #PositiveEnergy #StarLife #Phobia4Life pic.twitter.com/Fi9S6HtlcA
— Phooobia! – #WeNeverSayDie 🏅🏆 (@HeartsOfOakGH) March 8, 2025
Bashiru served as Hearts of Oak assistant coach prior to his move to Young Apostles; the win gives Hearts 36 points and places them ahead of second and third placed Bibiani Gold Stars and Kumasi Asante Kotoko who have 34 points apiece.
Kotoko take on Legon Cities and Gold Stars take on Nations FC on Sunday, March 9 respectively.
Hamza Issah’s goal⚽ against Young Apostles
47′ Hearts of Oak 2-0 Young Apostles#GPL23 pic.twitter.com/E1yCwP3m4X— Isaac Amponsah (Dr Ike) (@IsaacAm02935720) March 8, 2025
