Asante Kotoko record fourth consecutive victory over Hearts of Oak

Asante Kotoko clinched a dramatic 1-0 victory over arch-rivals Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, extending their unbeaten run against the Phobians in competitive fixtures.

The win marks Kotoko's third consecutive Ghana Premier League triumph over Hearts, and fourth overall if their 2-1 pre-season Democracy Cup victory is included.

Albert Amoah emerged as the hero once again, scoring his seventh goal of the season deep into stoppage time. The striker capitalized on a defensive mix-up between Hearts’ defender Kelvin Osei Asibey and goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, sending the home crowd into wild celebrations.

The encounter had been a tightly contested affair, with both sides battling for supremacy until the late drama unfolded. Hearts appeared poised to earn a share of the spoils before Amoah’s decisive strike.

Kotoko’s recent success against Hearts has been masterminded by head coach Prosper Ogum, whose tactical discipline and ability to seize critical moments have set his side apart in these clashes. Ogum's strategic approach has firmly established his dominance in this historic rivalry.

The victory propels Kotoko to sixth place on the league table, while Hearts drop to seventh. With renewed momentum, Ogum and his team will look to build on this result as they aim for a strong campaign in the Ghana Premier League.