Heart of Lions head coach Bashiru Hayford has shared his candid views on the current state of Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak following their recent Super Clash, in which Kotoko triumphed 1-0 with a last-minute goal from Albert Amoah.
Hayford, whose team remains the only one to have defeated both Kotoko and Hearts this season, proudly highlighted his side’s unique accomplishment. "This season, I have beaten Hearts of Oak and Kotoko. My team is the only team this season to have done that," he remarked.
Despite this achievement, Hayford was critical of the overall quality of both traditional powerhouses. “We saw the standard when they played. Both teams are not strong," he said during an interview on Asempa FM.
He also addressed a key moment from the Super Clash, focusing on Hearts of Oak defender Kelvin Osei Assibey's mistake that led to Kotoko's winning goal. Hayford described the error as avoidable, stating, “The manner in which the goal came about was not good. A central defender going in for a scissor kick at that point was not good. The best thing was to get in front of the striker so that the keeper could get the ball. You don’t have to do any antics.”
For now, Hayford and Heart of Lions are relishing their success, while setting their sights on maintaining momentum throughout the season.
