Heart of Lions staged an impressive comeback on Sunday afternoon to secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Aduana Stars in the Ghana Premier League at the Kpando Sports Stadium.
The win ends a two-game losing streak and reignites the Lions' hopes of competing for the league title as the season progresses.
Head coach Bashir Hayford was forced to tweak his lineup due to the absence of key forwards Kwadwo Obeng Junior and Abednego Tetteh, but his tactical adjustments paid off.
Lions dominated possession in the first half but failed to capitalize on their chances, heading into the break with the game still goalless.
The breakthrough came early in the second half when defender Kwesi Pong found the back of the net, capitalizing on Lions' continued pressure.
The home side maintained control of the match, and in the 78th minute, Seedorf Asante doubled their lead with his first goal for the club, giving Lions a commanding advantage.
Aduana Stars managed a late response in the 85th minute when defender Alex Boakye scored to reduce the deficit, but the visitors were unable to find an equalizer.
The victory lifts Heart of Lions to third place in the league standings, just one point behind leaders Asante Kotoko SC. Aduana Stars, however, drop to 13th, hovering perilously close to the relegation zone.
Heart of Lions will now look to build on this momentum as the title race heats up, while Aduana must regroup quickly to avoid being dragged further into the relegation battle.
