Hearts of Oak Edge Karela United for Third Consecutive Victory
Hearts of Oak continued their impressive run in the Ghana Premier League with a narrow 1-0 victory over Karela United at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale on Sunday.
Hamza Issah was the hero for the Phobians, scoring the decisive goal just three minutes into the match. The midfielder’s early strike gave Hearts the upper hand and ultimately proved enough to secure all three points.
The win marks Hearts of Oak’s third consecutive league triumph, a streak that has seen them climb up the standings. With this result, the Phobians move into fourth place with 18 points after 11 matches, cementing their position as strong contenders in this season’s league title.
For Karela United, the defeat added to their growing woes. The club now sits at the bottom of the league table with just nine points from 11 matches, leaving them in dire need of a turnaround to escape the relegation zone.
The game saw a dominant display from Hearts in the first half, as they controlled possession and created a series of chances. However, Karela United’s defense held firm after the early goal, preventing further damage.
Despite a late push from Karela to salvage a point, Hearts’ defense stood resolute to maintain their slim advantage.
Hearts of Oak will look to build on this momentum in their next fixture, while Karela United must regroup quickly to revive their faltering campaign.