Accra Hearts of Oak managed a slim 1-0 win over Premiership debutant Dreams FC at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium.
The Dawu based club held the Phobians to a 0-0 draw in the first department of the game.
Back from recess, the Phobians top scorer Cosmos Dauda broke the deadlock to get his side the needed points.
Coach Yaw Preko was in charge for the Rainbow club despite the appointment of a new trainer Sergio Traguil.
Richard Ocran of away side took an early bath of the game in the 75th minute.
Hearts will face their Regional rivals Liberty at Dansoman on Wednesday.
Elsewhere, Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs also pipped Liberty Professionals courtesy a penalty converted by Christopher Bonney.
Also, another home win was recorded at Obuasi despite playing behind closed doors, Godfred Asiamah only goal earned New Edubiase victory over Medeama Sc.