Accra Hearts of Oak are firmly back in the race as Ghana Premier League title contenders after beating arch rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko. (Scroll down to watch full breakdown of the standings)
Hearts of Oak registered a 1-0 win over Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium despite playing over an hour with 10 men after Emmanuel Amankwah’s dismissal from the game.
Losing to Hearts was Kotoko’s fourth in their last five games with its sole win coming in a 3-1 victory over Basake Holy Stars.
Interim head coach for Kotoko, Prince Owusu in a post-game interview blamed goalkeeper Mohammed Camara for the mistake that led to Baba Adamu’s goal and chastised his team’s lack of composure. (Click highlighted text to read full story)
The poor run means Kotoko stay in fifth place while Hearts of Oak climb from fourth place to second place.
DOMINANCE IN KUMASI 📊
✔️ 3 Points
✔️ Clean sheet
✔️ Character
✔️ Mental strengthBig teams win big games.
Say it louder: WHO ARE WE? 👇🔥#Phobia4life pic.twitter.com/PKmjk9PS0W
— Phooobia! – #WeNeverSayDie 🏅🏆 (@HeartsOfOakGH) February 16, 2026
The Phobians have 39 points while league leaders Medeama have 44 points after Medeama drew 1-1 with Aduana Stars.
Defeat. pic.twitter.com/IiufXs4mvG
— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) February 15, 2026
Hearts take on Berekum Chelsea next on Sunday, February 22 while Kotoko take on Young Apostles.
