On matchday 13 fixture at the Aliu Mahama Stadium, Karela United handed Accra Hearts of Oak their first away defeat of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season with a solid 2-0 victory.
The home side’s triumph was masterminded by striker Eric Antwi, whose first half brace proved enough for the visiting Phobians. Both goals came within the opening 45 minutes, setting a challenging tempo that Hearts of Oak struggled to match throughout the encounter.
Hearts of Oak entered the match with notable absentees to their starting lineup. With first choice goalkeeper and Black Stars shot stopper Benjamin Asare sidelined due to injury, Solomon Agbasi was handed his third consecutive start for the Phobians. Upfront, Coach Didi Dramani opted for Hamza Issah over Frank Duku in the striking role. Issah, who has scored in successive games against Karela United in Tamale, was unable to extend his scoring record on this occasion, as the home defense held firm.
Karela United, leveraging their home advantage, controlled significant periods of the game. Their defensive organization limited Hearts’ attacking threats, while swift transitions allowed Antwi to capitalize and secure his match winning double.
The result marks a significant setback for Hearts of Oak’s away record this campaign, while Karela United will look to build on this momentum as the season progresses. The Phobians have accumulated 21 points and are on 7th position on the league log Medeama SC 1st on the table with 26points
Final Score: Karela United 2-0 Hearts of Oak